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The Rare Mutation That Makes People Immune to Viruses

The Rare Mutation That Makes People Immune to Viruses

A rare genetic condition that once looked like a weakness has revealed a hidden strength: immunity against nearly all viruses. Credit: Shutterstock Some people carry a rare mutation that makes them resistant to viruses. Now scientists have copied that effect with an experimental mRNA therapy that stopped both flu and COVID in animal trials — raising hopes for a universal …

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Rare ‘Black Moon’ means extra-dark sky for viewing Perseid meteor shower tonight

Rare ‘Black Moon’ means extra-dark sky for viewing Perseid meteor shower tonight

This rare lunar occurrence is coming at the perfect time. The seasonal “Black Moon” will appear – or rather, not appear – tonight, during one of the final nights of the Perseid meteor shower, according to timeanddate.com. RELATED: Top tips for seeing this summer’s best meteor shower A seasonal “Black Moon” occurs once every 33 months. It’s the third new …

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What is a black moon? Rare lunar event returns this weekend

What is a black moon? Rare lunar event returns this weekend

There are events that happen once in a blue moon—but events that happen once in a black moon occur just as often. This weekend, the world will experience a black moon. The moon itself won’t actually turn black. The term “black moon” refers to either two new moons in the same month or four new moons in a single season. …

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Rare deal knocks $100 off M4 Mac mini with 32GB of RAM, more from $499

Rare deal knocks 0 off M4 Mac mini with 32GB of RAM, more from 9

Amazon is still offering the most affordable M4 Mac mini configurations down at $499 and $689 – up to $110 off, but we wanted to highlight this rare deal on a 32GB configuration courtesy of B&H. Alongside a host of other upgraded configs, the authorized Apple dealer is now offering the most affordable M4 Mac mini with 32GB of RAM …

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Dad’s hope to find cure for son’s rare condition affecting 300 others

Dad’s hope to find cure for son’s rare condition affecting 300 others

James McCarthy BBC News, West of England Clara Bullock BBC News, Somerset Supplied by family Tom hopes a cure or life-changing therapies can be found for his son Jenson A father whose son has been diagnosed with a condition only 300 people have in the world has launched a mission to find a “cure or life-changing therapy”. Within days of …

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See A Six-Planet ‘Parade’ On Saturday After Rare ‘Black Moon’

See A Six-Planet ‘Parade’ On Saturday After Rare ‘Black Moon’

Topline Skywatchers will be treated to a rare spectacle on Saturday, Aug. 23, as six planets line up in a pre-dawn parade. Also called a planetary alignment, the display will feature Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune. Four of these planets — Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury — will be visible to the naked eye, with Mercury currently relatively …

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