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The UK has lost its measles elimination status — againMeasles has been spreading continuously in the U.K. for over a year, meaning the country has lost its elimination status.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Color blindness linked to lower bladder cancer survival, early study hintsPeople with color blindness may be less able to spot an early sign of bladder cancer, making them likelier to be diagnosed later, a study suggests.
By Marianne Guenot Published
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Viruses that evolved on the space station and were sent back to Earth were more effective at killing bacteriaNear-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal interactions in ways that could help us treat drug-resistant infections.
By Manuela Callari Published
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Why is flu season so bad this year?Flu season in the U.S. is particularly bad this year, and a new branch of the flu family tree may be to blame.
By Clarissa Brincat Published
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This is SPARDA: A self-destruct, self-defense system in bacteria that could be a new biotech toolA bacterial defense system called SPARDA employs kamikaze-like tactics to protect cells and could be useful in future biotechnologies.
By RJ Mackenzie Published
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New tests could nearly halve the rate of late-stage cancers, some scientists say — is that true?Blood tests that look for over a dozen cancers are being developed. But how soon will they help patients?
By RJ Mackenzie Published
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It matters what time of day you get cancer treatment, study suggestsGiving immunotherapy earlier in the day can significantly extend patients' survival, compared to giving treatment later in the day, a new study of lung cancer shows.
By Clarissa Brincat Published
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Cassius the giant crocodile died from sepsis after 40-year-old dormant infection burst from 'abscess,' necropsy revealsCassius was an 18-foot-long saltwater crocodile living in captivity in Marineland Crocodile Park in Australia. He died last year at the age of about 120, and we finally know why.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Man caught rabies from organ transplant after donor was scratched by skunkA Michigan man died of rabies despite having no recent exposure to a potentially infected animal.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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