Swedish scientists plan to edit the genes of healthy human embryos, treading on thin ice
An eight-cell embryo. Credit: Wikimedia CommonsSwedish biologist Fredrik Lanner and colleagues at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm plan to edit healthy human embryo genes, marking a first in science if they become successful. The once edited human embryos will not be allowed to survive past 14 days and the stated goal is to learn about what genes are involved in miscarriages or infertility. Not everyone is convinced that this highly controversial study ought to be allowed to take place, tho..>> view originalBody fat link to bacteria in faeces
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Four years ago, Anthoney Merka’s wife and daughter were trying to tickle him when his wife suddenly stopped because she thought she felt something. Six months later, Merka went to the doctor, where he was diagnosed with breast cancer. "Breast cancer … I didn't think guys could get breast cancer,” Merka told Fox 25. The Oklahoma City man, who lost his grandmother to the disease, is now sharing his story to urge everyone, regardless of gender, to check for lumps. An estimated 2,600 new cases of ..>> view originalIn one day, 7 fatal drug overdoses in Cleveland area
Fifty-two drug overdose deaths occurred in August alone, the highest such number in a given month for the county. said Chris Harris, the communications specialist for Cuyahoga County medical examiner's office.Three-hundred fifty people in the county have died from drug overdoses in 2016, and it is projected to have 500 fatalities caused by opioid drug overdoses by the end of the year, doubling the number from the previous year, according to Harris."This cluster of deaths is deeply concerning," m..>> view originalRegister to vote with Google Doodle
Monday's Google Doodle leads users to a page with instructions on how to register to vote.With six weeks left until the US presidential election, Google is reminding Americans to register to vote with its Monday doodle.The doodle turns Google's letters into voters, mailboxes and computers, and leads you to a page with instructions on how to register based on the state you live in. Google's comprehensive guide also outlines voting requirements and lists registration deadlines. Depending on your s..>> view originalFDA approves lower-cost alternative to biotech drug Humira
Federal regulators on Friday approved the first alternative version of the second-best selling drug in the world, Humira, the blockbuster injection used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.The Food and Drug Administration cleared a near-copy of the drug, dubbed Amjevita, developed by Amgen Inc. Regulators approved the drug for more than a half-dozen conditions listed on the original drug's label, including severe psoriasis and Crohn's diseases. North Chicago-based Abb..>> view originalCDC investigating multistate E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef
ATLANTA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Saturday that it was investigating a multistate outbreak linked to packaged red meat that may be contaminated with E. coli. Athol, Massachusetts-based Adams Farm Slaughterhouse has recalled its beef, veal and bison after officials determined seven illnesses, including five hospitalizations, were associated with the products. As of Saturday, the outbreak had affected four states: (ALPHABETIZE) Massachusetts, Connecticut, P..>> view originalJust say no to Narcan? Heroin rescue efforts draw backlash - State
CINCINNATI — First responders in U.S. communities reeling from waves of heroin overdoses say some people tell them they should just say no to using so many resources on drug abusers. Authorities say people have expressed frustration about rescuing ...>> view original
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