Tag Archives: Long

How long does DNA last?

How long does DNA last?

Scientists have been using ancient DNA to investigate questions about extinct animals since 1984, when researchers recovered two pieces of DNA from a museum specimen of a quagga, a zebra-like species that went extinct in the 19th century. Over the past 40 years, advancements in technology have allowed scientists to sequence older and older DNA from animals and plants, with …

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How long will Brian Callahan last with the Titans?

How long will Brian Callahan last with the Titans?

The outcome of Sunday’s battle of winless teams in Houston could lead to a different sort of loss for Titans coach Brian Callahan. In a return by the franchise that used to be the Houston Oilers for a game against the previously struggling Texans, Tennessee was overwhelmed — and shut out. The 26-0 loss becomes the tenth in a row …

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Seven Things to Know About Long COVID

Seven Things to Know About Long COVID

This post is part of a new blog series focusing on long COVID. See part 2. After nearly six years of living with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, everyone knows about COVID-19. However, public awareness of long COVID – the long-term consequences of COVID-19 – is often lacking. This post will help address this issue, serving as an introduction to long COVID …

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Want to beat the market for the long term? JPMorgan says bet on termites

Want to beat the market for the long term? JPMorgan says bet on termites

Rollins is poised to notch robust and steady gains in the coming decades as it aims to bolster its dominance in the multibillion-dollar pest control industry, according to J.P. Morgan. The investment firm initiated coverage of Rollins at an overweight rating, and a $70 price target, implying roughly 20% upside from Friday’s close. “Rollins combines one of the most resilient …

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Gastroenterologist reveals how long hours of sitting at work impact your gut health: ‘Causes bloating, constipation…’

Gastroenterologist reveals how long hours of sitting at work impact your gut health: ‘Causes bloating, constipation…’

Long hours of sitting at a desk at work are red-flagged by medical experts because of the adverse effects on health, from back pain to heart health. It also negatively impacts your gut. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Senthil Ganesan, senior consultant, surgical gastroenterologist at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, revealed that beyond the commonly known obesity and metabolic disorders, …

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Diamondbacks press wrong buttons vs. Dodgers, face long odds

Diamondbacks press wrong buttons vs. Dodgers, face long odds

PHOENIX — Well, I guess the only good news is that the San Diego Padres won’t have much to play for this weekend. The Arizona Diamondbacks had the Los Angeles Dodgers up against the wall on Wednesday night and let them off, sparked by a decision to bunt with Geraldo Perdomo to lead off the bottom of the 10th inning. …

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Violet Affleck Spoke About Long COVID at the U.N.

Violet Affleck Spoke About Long COVID at the U.N.

Weeks into the start of the fall semester, Violet Affleck remains one of the busiest college students around. The 19-year-old daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner appeared in front of the United Nations on Tuesday, where she gave a speech on the ongoing threat of long COVID — particularly for children. Appearing as a youth advocate at an event focused …

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