Scenes of protesters clad in hi-vis jackets and shouting anti-vaccination slogans have dominated the news this week. As the ABC reported: “Some of those gathered held a banner reading ‘freedom’, while others sang the national anthem and chanted ‘f*** the…
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Fighting brain cancer at its root
McGill University researchers identify proteins that drive cancer stem cells. Targeting and supressing a particular protein called galectin1 could provide a more effective treatment for glioblastoma, in combination with radiation therapy. Due to its resistance to therapy, glioblastoma is the…
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The Real Reason It’s So Important To Get Outside, According To Scientists
The great outdoors offer more than just mental health benefits. With wide open spaces, fresh air and a greater sense of presence, your morning walk outside has some serious advantages. You’ve likely experienced the slowing of your breath and the…
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Nauru vaccinates all its adults in ‘world record’ effort
The tiny Pacific nation of Nauru has congratulated itself for a “world record” COVID-19 vaccination drive which resulted in all its adult population receiving their first jab. The remote island nation, one of the few places in the world to…
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Scientists identify new biomarkers in patients with malignant melanoma, which could help in its diagnosis and prognosis
A team of researchers has studied the molecular profile of small “messenger” vesicles called exosomes, produced by cancer stem cells (CSCs), which play a key role in the process of carcinogenesis and metastasis in the blood of patients with malignant…
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AstraZeneca backs its COVID-19 shot as nations battle new surges
AstraZeneca has said it is standing by its coronavirus vaccine after a US agency raised concerns about trial results that showed the shot to be highly effective in preventing COVID-19. As immunization programs gather pace around the world, another vaccine…
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It's Official! Carole Middleton Confirms Daughter Pippa's 2nd Pregnancy
Cute confirmation! Carole Middleton addressed her daughter Pippa Middleton’s second pregnancy on Wednesday, March 3. Celebrity Babies of 2021: See Which Stars Gave Birth “I hope to see more of my family than I could last year, including, of course,…
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It's a … ! Pregnant Katharine McPhee Reveals Sex of 1st Child
The secret’s out! Pregnant Katharine McPhee revealed on Wednesday, February 24, that she is going to welcome a son with husband David Foster. Boy or Girl? See Pregnant Celebrities’ Creative Sex Reveals in 2021 “Now that I am having a…
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Removing microRNAs from triple-negative breast cancer cells can reverse its spread
A new study led by the University of Westminster shows that removing small genetic parts of our genomes called microRNAs from triple negative breast cancer cells can reverse its spread. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences,…
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It’s a secret: California keeps key virus data from public
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has from the start said his coronavirus policy decisions would be driven by data shared with the public to provide maximum transparency. But with the state starting to emerge from its worst surge, his administration won’t…
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