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Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Researchers have examined the impact a common bacteria can have on head and neck cancers.

The Independent UK

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ head and neck cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Researchers said that they were “brutally surprised” to find that Fusobacterium appeared to have the ability to kill head and neck cancers

The Independent UK

Komodo dragons’ metal-coated teeth to shine light on killer dinosaurs

Komodo dragons are the largest living species of monitor lizard, averaging more than 12 stone

The Independent UK

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'Game-changing' home cervical cancer test could be rolled out on NHS

Trial results suggest that test could enable more than 400,000 women each year to undergo screening

Evening Standard

Women in England could be offered DIY cervical screening tests on NHS

Research suggests at-home tests could encourage 400,000 more women a year to have a screening

The Guardian - UK

Number of girls in England taking computing GCSE plummets, study finds

Introduction of new syllabus may be reason number of girls taking subject more than halved in eight years, academics say

The Guardian - UK

‘Slapdash’ sun cream application means we’re getting less than half the coverage we need, according to scientists - try these 10 ways to get full protection

Scientists reveal the poor application of sun cream means we really aren't getting the protection we need - here's the best ways to get the most from your suntan lotion.

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UK universities valued more than institutions like parliament and BBC, finds survey

King’s College London poll finds people rank universities behind only the NHS, armed forces and royal family

The Guardian - UK

Ronald Clements obituary

Other lives: Theologian, academic and author whose speciality was the study of the Old Testament

The Guardian - UK

Antidepressants: New study sheds light on withdrawal symptoms

In the new research, the most commonly used antidepressants in the UK were found to have the lowest rates of withdrawal symptoms throughout the study.

The Independent UK

‘Pragmatic manipulation’: Is Russia playing with European voters’ minds?

Spin operations disguised as news outlets and right-wingers muddy the waters with Kremlin narratives, experts say.

Al Jazeera

'Fossil viruses' embedded in the human genome linked to psychiatric disorders

Certain stretches of ancient viral DNA in the human genome may increase the chances of developing three neuropsychiatric disorders.

LiveScience

The truth about ADHD and autism: how many people have it, what causes it, and why are diagnoses soaring?

Growing awareness about ADHD and autism is reshaping thinking in science, social science and medicine. Scientists explain what’s behind the rise – and the best ways to improve neurodivergent lives

The Guardian - UK

What is baby-led weaning, amid peanut butter allergy concerns?

Research from King’s College London might provide a way to reduce peanut butter allergies

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Evening Standard

Feeding babies peanuts regularly helps prevent allergy in later life, study finds

Introducing peanuts into babies’ diets could reduce rate of allergy by 71%

The Guardian - UK

Is systemic racism in medicine putting Black people’s lives at risk?

Across the world, medical tests are being adjusted according to patients’ skin colour – with shocking consequences

Evening Standard

Ancient DNA still present in brain is marker of psychiatric disorders, study finds

Academics uncovered thousands of DNA sequences, with some increasing the risk of schizophrenia and depression

The Independent UK

Fossil viruses hidden in our DNA thousands of years ago could be the cause of depression, study finds

A look at our ‘junk DNA’ shows fossil viruses could play an important function

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Inverse

The Truth About Suncreen And Vitamin D Production

Don’t listen to the hype — put on that sunscreen. Your vitamin d production will do just fine with it on, and the protection is more than worth the squeeze.

The Independent UK

Nightmares could be early warning sign of serious disease

The study also found using the word ‘daymare’ rather than hallucination was more effective for patients

The Guardian - UK

‘Personalising stuff that doesn’t matter’: the trouble with the Zoe nutrition app

The wellness project claims to help users make ‘smarter food choices’ based on ‘world-leading science’. But many scientists claim its fee-based services are no better than generic advice

International Business Times

How UK's Biggest Water Supplier Sank Into Crisis

Thames Water, the UK's largest water supplier, has been ravaged since privatisation by soaring debts and chronic underinvestment, sinking into a deep financial crisis which has sparked bailout speculation.

Tom’s Hardware

2D transistors can mimic a locust's brain to avoid collision— super-efficient tech could lower the energy costs of tomorrow's AI

IIT Bombay and King's College researchers worked together to create a 2D transistor in a research project studying advancements in AI machines.

Dynamite News

Health: Biodiversity is key to better mental health

Spaces with a variety of natural features are associated with better mental health than spaces with less natural diversity. Read further on Dynamite News:

LiveScience

New cause of asthma lung damage revealed

In a lab study, scientists have pinpointed a potential way to "break the inflammatory cycle" of asthma.

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