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Study finds lower haematological cancer risk after bariatric surgery

Previous research revealed that being overweight or obese is a risk factor for various forms of cancer. It is also known that obese women are more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts, and the risk level reduces with intentional weight loss. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brain circuit behind release of breast milk at baby’s cries uncovered

Scientists find continuous crying by mouse pups triggers release of oxytocin, which controls milk-release response

The Guardian - UK

Could Bats Hold The Key To Beating Cancer?

Bats are exceptional among mammals for not only their ability to fly but also their long lives.

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Andrew Packard obituary

Other lives: Scientist and naturalist who carried out pioneering work on the the way octopuses change colour

The Guardian - UK

How to harness the sources of vitamin D effectively before winter arrives?

Winter season is typically the one season of the year when you need to be careful about your vitamin D levels. Layers of clothing, wearing heavy sweaters and jackets, and remaining indoors to avoid the chilly wind make us less exposed to the sun during the winter season, and hence…

The Times of India

Children need love and hope to grow, says human development expert

Professor Barry Bogin said that living without hope can cause toxic emotional stress, which can block hormones needed for growth and height.

The Independent UK

Livings with lizards and insects

Humans evolved from physics to chemistry to biology, leading to Homo genus 2.5 million years ago. Homo sapiens wiped out many species, including some of their own, and now live in the Anthropocene age. Cockroaches, mice, and lizards are some of the few creatures that have survived and still scare…

The Hindu

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New mothers may have enhanced ability to see faces in objects

Higher oxytocin levels could be why women find it easier to spot facial features in inanimate objects after having baby, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

How microbiomes and the smells they produce help shape behaviour in bugs, birds, beasts and humans

Microbiome often makes its presence known by emitting sounds and smells. The latter can be powerful signals that can influence behaviour

The Hindu

Nine things you need to know about cancer surge among under-50s

The factors suspected to be causing the rise, the most common types of cancer, and how to reduce your risk

The Guardian - UK

‘Evolution of scientific methodology is possible because of the human desire to know’

ICMR NITM launched "Kshitij: looking beyond the horizon", a lecture series in Belagavi. Nitin Khot delivered the inaugural address on evolutionary biology, contribution of scientists and dangers faced by present generation. ICMR NITM director said series aims to strengthen connections between institution and scholars, and help research be interdisciplinary. Khot…

The Hindu

Cancer is rising in people under 50

Some of these cancers – particularly pancreatic and stomach cancer – have low survival rates

Salon

What ape elbow evolution says about us

A new study compared chimpanzee and monkey movements, revealing surprising traits of human evolution

Salon

Lab-grown human ‘embryo’ created without eggs or sperm

Scientists have developed human embryo-like structures without using sperm, an egg or fertilisation, offering hope for research on miscarriage and birth defects but also raising fresh ethical concerns

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Common supplement restores mice hearing

Scientists believe that hearing loss may be linked to a decrease in cholesterol in the inner ear's outer hair cells

The Independent UK

Scientists grow ‘complete’ models of human embryos in lab

The embryos were created without using sperm, eggs or a womb and could help gain insight into what causes birth defects or why miscarriages occur.

Evening Standard

Cancer cases in younger people seeing global surge, researchers warn

Obesity and alcohol consumption contributing to ‘worrying’ rise in cases

The Guardian - UK

Cancer is on the rise in under-50s – a key task is to work out why

Nine in 10 of all cancers affect people over 50 but research shows a worrying rise in early onset cases

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The magic of metabolism

What exactly is metabolism — and how does it work?

The Guardian - UK

Opposites don’t attract: couples more likely to be similar than different, study shows

Scientists find that most partners have shared traits including political views, education levels and drinking habits

Dynamite News

Dietary advice can improve fertility treatment for female cancer survivors

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, a young woman's likelihood of being infertile rises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Study finds connection between gut microbiome, eczema in infancy

Significant links between the gut microbiome and infant eczema have recently been found, laying the framework for future eczema prevention and therapy through gut microbiota management. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Disruptive treatments

Medical research has brought slow but significant changes to disease diagnostics, drugs, and surgery. Disruptive medical inventions have converted some "surgical" diseases to medical ones, reducing the need for surgery. Examples include polio vaccine, antibiotics for gastric ulcers, and Ponsetti plaster casts for club foot. We hope for more such…

The Hindu

Early prediction of preeclampsia using a blood-derived biomarker

Liquid biopsy may improve detection of pre-eclampsia at early stages, allowing for timely interventions to reduce risk of severe disease and foetal mortality.

The Independent UK

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: What are the warning signs that your child might have cancer?

Children with Cancer UK explains the symptoms of the three most common ones in children. By Lisa Salmon.

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