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How fish evolved to walk – and in one case, turned into humans

When you think about human evolution, there’s a good chance you’re imagining chimpanzees exploring ancient forests or early humans daubing woolly mammoths on to cave walls. But we humans, along with bears, lizards, hummingbirds and Tyrannosaurus rex, are actually lobe-finned fish.

The Conversation

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife to invest $250 million in new Chicago research lab

The lab will harness brain power from Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gene test could guide use of chemotherapy in bowel cancer patients

Scientists have found that patients respond differently to drugs based on a mutation in a gene called KRAS.

The Independent UK

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Bowel cancer breakthrough as scientists find chemotherapy response could be predicted by existing NHS test

Researchers hope KRAS test can serve renewed function as soon as possible

The Independent UK

The alphabet soup of ancient life

New research illuminates the ancient processes from which the first life arose on Earth

Salon

Population-wide gene testing ‘limited in its ability to predict disease risk’

Experts say polygenic risk scoring fails to take into other factors that contribute to disease risk, such as smoking or deprivation.

The Independent UK

Microbes in food may impact cancer

"While some help your body fight cancer, others help tumors evolve and grow"

Salon

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Did you know Vitamin D is important for your sex life? Read on

Low estrogen levels in women might come from a vitamin D deficiency and result in a lower sex drive. Men get the same effects from sun exposure. The female sex hormone, estrogen, is not only in charge of a high sex drive but also plays a role in maintaining the…

The Times of India

For man behind gene-edited babies, a rocky return to science

Five years ago, scientist He Jiankui shocked the world with claims that he created the first genetically edited babies

The Independent UK

Plant and animal species that adapt quickly to city life are more likely to survive

It’s five o'clock on a summer morning in Winnipeg. Our research team is unloading a series of small traps from the trunk of our car, which is parked on a residential road. Using a stick, we slather peanut butter from a huge jar into each trap as bait and quietly…

The Conversation

Study reveals why ovarian cancer becomes treatment-resistant in some people

A team of international researchers, led by Australian scientists, has identified why some ovarian cancers become resistant to treatment.

ABC News

Deadly new UK strep A variant leading to disease surge in Australia

Latest research finds the invasive variant produces significantly higher levels of a toxin than previous strain

The Guardian - AU

Physically demanding work linked to higher male fertility: Research

According to a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, males who often lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ask the Doctors: Older adults at risk of vitamin D deficiency

Research shows the vitamin also has an anti-inflammatory effect, helps fight infection and can reduce cancer cell growth in some situations.

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Study suggests how human body can predict mealtimes

According to a recent study from the University of Surrey, the human body can forecast the timing of frequent meals. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Prostate cancer screening a step closer thanks to medical advances

A study examined whether the ‘seesaw has tipped in favour of screening’.

The Independent UK

Prostate cancer screening breakthrough as harms linked to testing reduced

Prostate cancer checks may be a step closer after a study suggested that harms linked to testing have reduced thanks to advances in medical technology

The Independent UK

Harms linked to prostate cancer screening ‘reduced by medical advances’

A study examined whether the ‘seesaw has tipped in favour of screening’.

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Daily Mirror

UK's first ever national screening for killer prostate cancer moves step closer

A new, more effective scan could be rolled out across the NHS opening up the possibility of national screening for the biggest cancer killer of men

Evening Standard

DNA key to help reduce anxiety in people with Down’s syndrome

Researchers at UCL say their insights could offer hopes for new treatments

Daily Mirror

Boots shoppers swear by £12 Bio-Oil which 'helps reduce stretch marks and acne'

Bio-Oil is a favourite amongst celebs too including Kim Kardashian and Molly-Mae

Bristol Post

Four-day working week: 'Major breakthrough' as firms in trial stick with changes

Firms plan to stick to a four-day week after huge successes of trial

Evening Standard

Always tired? Deep hibernate your way to happiness

New research says humans should sleep more than we do during the cold months, reports Sarah Rainey

WEKU

New research could help nurses, police detect bruises on people with dark skin

New scientific research is making it easier to detect bruises on people with darker skin, which has big implications for assault and violence cases that go to court.

Bangkok Post

Disgraced gene-splicer gets Hong Kong 'top talent' visa

HONG KONG: The disgraced Chinese scientist who created the world’s first genetically altered babies has received a “top talent” visa to work in Hong Kong.

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