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Most donor-conceived children are told of their biological origins, research reveals

Four out of five parents tell their donor-conceived children about their biological origins, according to new research out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

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Process for dealing with sexual misconduct by UK doctors requires major reform, say experts

The current process for managing sexual misconduct perpetrated by doctors in the UK requires major reform, say experts in The BMJ.

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Beyond the band-aid: A career opportunity as a school nurse

When thinking of nurses, the image that most often comes to mind is one of bustling hospital corridors, emergency rooms, and bedside care. However, one vital role that frequently goes unnoticed is that of the school nurse—a ...

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Escape rooms provide fun, help teach anatomy concepts creatively

Virtual escape rooms focusing on anatomy education concepts provide medical students with a fun, creative and challenging way to engage with classroom material, improve their critical thinking, and identify gaps in knowledge. ...

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ALS care: Global differences in life support decisions

A new study reveals striking international differences in how doctors approach the sensitive issue of tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV) for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Cultural norms and health ...

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US health boss Kennedy calls medical journals corrupt

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has attacked major medical journals, accusing them of collaborating with the pharmaceutical industry and threatening to bar government scientists from publishing in them.

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Regeneron to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 mn

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said Monday it will buy genetic testing company 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million, a deal that provides the US biotech company with data on millions of clients.

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Revenge of a forgotten medical 'genius'

It's not an uncommon fate for a pioneering scientist: languishing unrecognised in his time before dying in obscurity. But as his 200th birthday approaches, the life-saving work of a Hungarian obstetrician is finally getting ...

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Women's nipples at odds with evolutionary biology

The nipples of women are far more varied than those of men, according to an unusual study published this week that challenges a widely held view among evolutionary biologists.

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Experts warn of synthetic 'bioweapons' danger

(HealthDay)—The burgeoning field of "synthetic biology" research could lead to the creation of dangerous new bioweapons, and U.S. defense officials need to be alert to assess the potential threat.

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Roche buys US Foundation Medicine for $2.4 bn

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Tuesday it had reached an agreement to purchase the remaining shares of US lab Foundation Medicine, of which it already holds a majority stake, for $2.4 billion.

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How can a baby have 3 parents?

It seems impossible, right? We have been taught from the time we were young that babies are made when a sperm and an egg come together, and the DNA from these two cells combine to make a unique individual with half the DNA ...

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Jacket for cardiorespiratory monitoring of laboratory animals

To meet their objective of offering connected devices for the physiological monitoring of laboratory animals without recourse to anesthesia or surgery, researchers from the TIMC-IMAG laboratory (CNRS / Université Grenoble ...

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Integrated lead discovery: An evolving toolbox

A new SLAS Discovery review article by GlaxoSmithKline researchers in the U.S. and U.K. offers an informative guide to the established and emerging tools available for early drug discovery and screening, and provides illustrative ...