Wednesday, 5 December 2018

Rapid Test for Cancer Developed by Researchers

cancer cell illustration

The team at the University of Queensland in Australia created the test after discovering that cancer forms a unique DNA structure when placed in water, CNN reported.



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Too Much Sleep May Bring Heart Disease, Death Risk

man sleeping on stomach

The authors of the study published Dec. 5 in the European Heart Journal also found that daytime napping was associated with an increased risk of heart disease and death among those who slept more than six hours a night, but not among those who got less sleep.



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Why Are Scientists So Upset About the First Crispr Babies?


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Adenovirus Kills 12 in 2 States, But What Is It?

Adenovirus

Adenovirus refers to a cluster of viruses -- more than 50 known strains -- that most commonly infect the respiratory system. Each strain may bring about a different set of symptoms, such as the common cold, sore throat, fever, bronchitis, and pneumonia



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