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The ancient genomes of Chichén Itz show insights into ritual life
The present-day DNA of 68 unrelated individuals was extracted from blood samples obtained from Tixcacaltuyub, Yucatn, Mexico under a protocol approved by the Committee of Ethics and Research, UADY, granting permit to collect blood samples and carry out analyses on the genetic material obtained from such samples. The present-day DNA was extracted from 68 unrelated adult individuals from Tixcacaltuyub.
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Researchers are able to help to shepherd cancer vaccines
An Indian-origin woman, who underwent a gene-editing treatment after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour, has said she never thought she’d get sick. Uditi Devinsky, who underwent an experimental treatment, said she couldn’t believe her luck. “When I was born, my father said I wouldn’t be able to live…but…I’m here today,” she added. She was diagnosed with oligodendroglioma, a rare brain tumour.
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Israel may have used fake social media accounts to influence US lawmakers
Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs earmarked around 17 crore for a TikTok campaign that targeted US lawmakers, media reports have claimed. The accounts posed as American citizens and posted pro-Israel messages, calling on Congress to fund Israel’s military operations. Israel’s Foreign Affairs Minister said the embassy was not taking part in the TikTok campaign and spreading disinformation should not be used recklessly.
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FDA reviews MDMA for treatment of post traumatic stress disorder; Biden will issue an executive order on border policy
A panel of experts that advise the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the use of MDMA did not find the evidence to show that the drug was effective or its benefits outweighed its risks. “Although we do have two positive studies, the results are in the context of dramatic functional unblinding,” Dr David Millis, clinical reviewer for the FDA, said.
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Despite missed deadline, hope for global treaty rises
The WHO’s decision-making body, the World Health Assembly, has failed to agree on the final wording of a COVID-19 pandemic treaty at its annual meeting in Geneva. The draft treaty will require member countries to notify each other when enacting or amending domestic laws that are relevant to the treaty. It will also require reporting and sharing information.
Read MoreMexico has a female president
Claudia Sheinbaum, an environmental scientist and former Mayor of Mexico City, was elected Mexico’s first female President on Sunday. Sheinbaum is on track to win the race with between 58% to over 60% of votes, Mexico’s electoral agency estimated. With nearly 40% of the votes counted, Sheinbaum is on track to win the race with between 58% to over 60% of votes.
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A antibiotic that is Gram-negative-selective
Scientists have identified an antibiotic compound that may be used to treat people infected with ‘Gram negative’ bacteria, including those with serious medical conditions. The compound was identified by studying the ‘Lol system’, a group of proteins that is exclusive to ‘Gram negative’ bacteria. “The compound has been found to be effective against Gram negative bacteria in mice,” researchers said.
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Innovative cancer therapies can help you cope with cancer
Researchers have shown that an antibody, anti-OX40, directly stimulates T cells, which are the body’s immune system’s attack centres, to destroy cancer tumours. It is the first time that a TLR9-activating drug has been used in a human clinical trial to treat a tumour in mice, they added. They further found that the antibody was also active in the cells of breast cancer.
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Innovative cancer therapies can provide a new hope
AstraZeneca is testing a checkpoint blocker in a late-stage clinical trial as a treatment for non-small-cell lung cancer. The drug causes both parts of the immune response because it blocks an inhibitoryreceptor found on NK cell and some T cells, researchers said. In a study of 37 people with blood cancer, researchers found that those who received their cells from a cord-blood unit survived over 70%.
Read MoreWhen people have to stop taking the new obesity drugs, it is a dilemma
A new study has found that the weight-loss drugs given to morbidly obese patients were not associated with an increased risk of diabetes or heart disease. Researchers said the drugs were not associated with an increased risk of cancer or liver disease. However, they added that there’s a high risk of metabolic syndrome, a condition in which the arteries and tissues in the blood are damaged.
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