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Placenta is ‘dumping ground’ for defects
The placenta is a “dumping ground” for genetic defects and resembles a “patchwork of tumours”, according to the first high-resolution survey of the genomic architecture of the human placenta. Read more
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Clear link between diabetes and Parkinson’s
Researchers have found persuasive evidence that type 2 diabetes may raise the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, and may play a role in its progression. Read more
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No cognitive harm for assisted reproduction babies
Children born small after medically assisted reproduction, and who are small, do not lose cognitive function, researchers report today. Read more
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Diphtheria could become a ‘major global threat’
Diphtheria could become a global threat again because it is evolving and becoming resistant to a number of classes of antibiotics, scientists have warned. Read more
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BRCA1 breast cell changes detected before turning cancerous
Women with BRCA1 mutations could undergo cellular monitoring after scientists discovered key changes can be detected before they become cancerous. Read more
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Warning as cardiovascular health prescriptions slump
The UK will need rapid action to prevent a huge increase in serious cardiovascular illness following setbacks in treatment caused by the pandemic, a think-tank has warned. Read more
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Gene therapy will save babies at a record cost
A powerful new gene therapy is to be used in the NHS to treat babies with spinal muscular atrophy, making it the most expensive therapy ever to gain official approval, it was announced today. Read more
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COVID-19 gout treatment trial to include under-50s
A UK COVID-19 trial that is assessing the effectiveness of a common gout drug to help alleviate the virus’s symptoms can now include under-50s, it has been announced. Read more
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Warning as virus surges across Europe
Europe is seeing a resurgence of COVID-19 infection driven by new variants, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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Infection reduction may be flatlining
The prevalence of COVID-19 infection has risen slightly in four large English regions, according to the findings of a major national monitoring project. Read more