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Nuclear war would be more devastating for Earth's climate than cold war predictions – even with fewer weapons

Christopher Nolan’s biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer has revived morbid curiosity in the destructive power of nuclear weapons. There are now an estimated 12,512 nuclear warheads.

The Conversation

Expert says overdiagnosis means Australian cancer screening tests must be ‘handled very carefully’

UK surgeon told the Public Health Association of Australia’s Cancer Screening Symposium screening is a ‘double-edged sword’

The Guardian - AU

Scientists in breakthrough towards secret of eternal youth

Scientists believe they may be able to produce drugs that reverse the ageing process

The Independent UK

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Scientists in breakthrough towards secret of eternal youth

Scientists believe they may be able to produce drugs that reverse the ageing process

The Independent UK

Scientists in breakthrough towards secret of eternal youth

Scientists believe they may be able to produce drugs that reverse the ageing process

The Independent UK

Women, know your limits – leave going down stairs to men

Apparently, we’re just too busy chatting to be able to concentrate on such a tricky task

The Guardian - UK

Cell-free DNA promises to transform how we find diseases

There are a number of emerging applications of cfDNA, including in understanding why a body is rejecting a transplanted organ. Here, some cfDNA obtained from the donor who is donating the organ – called donor-derived cfDNA, dd-cfDNA – could provide an early yet accurate estimate of how well the organ…

The Hindu

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Low Fibre consumption by mother may delay infant’s brain development

Undernutrition during pregnancy is one of the risk factors for diseases in children as they grow older, said researchers, adding that maternal malnutrition remains a global issue for women. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Researchers have developed way to reprogramme bone marrow cells, study suggests

Bone marrow transplants can be used to treat blood cell cancers and sometimes to cure certain other disorders.

The Independent UK

Obesity is driven by biology, not diet

"Mountains of calorie-rich (and often nutritionally poor) food and . . . sugary beverages are readily available"

Salon

Fusion imaging raises hope of improving prostate cancer outcomes

Research carried out at the University of Dundee found ultrasound/MRI fusion targeted biopsy detected more significant prostate cancer lesions.

The Independent UK

Bowel cancer patients pay tribute to George Alagiah amid plea for better care

It was announced on Monday that the BBC newsreader had died at the age of 67 after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014.

The Independent UK

Why is cancer striking earlier? One answer could be a diet of ultra-processed foods

Clear action is needed to give more children affordable access to healthier foods. We can’t wait another decade for change, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

George Alagiah: What are the signs of bowel cancer?

The main treatments for bowel cancer include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted drugs, which depend on the genetic make-up of the tumour.

Evening Standard

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Reason

"Journalists Should Be Skeptical of All Sources—Including Scientists"

From Nate Silver: Here's the scandal. In March 2020, a group of scientists — in particular, Kristian G. Andersen the of The Scripps Research Institute, Andrew Rambaut of The University of Edinburgh, Edward C. Holmes of the University of Sydney, and Robert F. Garry of Tulane University — published a…

The Guardian - UK

What is bowel cancer and how can I spot the early signs?

BBC journalist George Alagiah has died aged 67, nine years after being diagnosed with the disease

The Independent UK

George Alagiah: What are the signs of bowel cancer?

The main treatments for bowel cancer include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted drugs, which depend on the genetic make-up of the tumour.

Dynamite News

How obesity makes ovarian cancer more deadly, explains scientists

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Los Angeles Times

Did you get COVID but never feel sick? New study hints at why

As the coronavirus emerged, so did a mystery: Why did some who got infected never develop symptoms?

The Independent UK

New drug that eliminates old ‘zombie’ cells may lead to anti-ageing breakthrough

‘Drug we identified is a powerful destroyer of old cells’

The Conversation

Talking about eating less red and processed meat provokes strong feelings. That's why this new evidence-based report is welcome

Emotions can run high when the topic of how much red and processed meat to eat is raised. For many of us, eating these foods is culturally important – often tied to specific dishes and traditions.

The Hindu

Evolution is the right of all life forms – even synthetic ones

Researchers led by Jay T. Lennon at Indiana University in Bloomington, U.S., attempted to understand how a synthetic life-form would adapt or evolve over time, especially in situations where the raw materials required to do so could be limited.

The Hindu

Indo-Japanese researchers develop ‘disease-modifying’ treatment for Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy

Researchers have developed a disease-modifying treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disease, using a food additive — a beta-glucan produced by N-163 strain of a yeast Aureobasidium pullulans.

Salon

How does the microbiome effect you?

What exactly is the gut microbiome? Experts explain

The Guardian - UK

Alan Bull obituary

Other lives: Renowned microbiologist who chaired an OECD working party on biotechnology and industrial sustainability

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