Monday 9 May 2022

Are Ants the Future of Cancer Detection?

fire ant

Researchers have explored using medically trained dogs to sniff out cancer. Now French scientists say ants can do the job, too -- only faster and cheaper.



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Ohio State Warns of Fake Adderall Pills After Two Students Die

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The fake Adderall pills contain the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and are fueling increases in overdoses and hospitalizations.



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Mosquitoes Genetically Modified to Stop Disease Pass Early Test

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To curb the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika, scientists have genetically modified the insects and released them in the U.S. Early results from the pilot study are promising.



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Sizing Up the Decisions of Older Adults


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The Wrong Side of 70: How I Found Myself Surrounded by Specialists

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How does a 74-year-old man, who just 3 years ago was faring well with the modest ministrations of a primary care doctor and a dermatologist, find himself awash in specialists?



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