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Gene link to labour pain threshold
A specific gene variant has been found that may be linked to reduced pain in childbirth. Read more
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UK, China, USA report vaccine hopes
The UK’s Oxford-based vaccine continues to show promise as do vaccines developed in other parts of the world, according to a series of announcements yesterday. Read more
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Gum disease ‘increases gastric and oesophageal cancer’ risk
People with periodontal disease may be at increased risk of developing oesophageal and gastric cancer, researchers say today. Read more
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T cells point to new viral vaccines
Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 infection may benefit from strong T cell immunity – and even victims of the common cold may enjoy some immunity, according to a significant new study. Read more
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Widened cancer gene testing could save millions of lives
Broadening cancer gene testing for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations is cost effective and could prevent millions of cases, new research published today claims. Read more
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ICUs seeing improved survival from virus
Intensive care units successfully cut mortality from the COVID-19 virus in the early stages of the virus, according to a major new analysis published today. Read more
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Vaccines showing promise – but is cholesterol drug the key?
The UK’s Oxford vaccine project is showing promising results in its early stages of human testing, it was reported today. Read more
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Fewer radiotherapy doses safe in long term
Radiotherapy for breast cancer can sometimes be just as effective when given in fewer but larger doses, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Llamas provide anti virus nanobodies
Scientists have turned to llamas to generate a lab-engineered antibody treatment for the COVID-19 virus, it has been announced. Read more
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Gene hope for children’s bone cancer treatment
New genetic discoveries could lead to improved treatments for children with bone cancer – and save more lives. Read more