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Scientists make unexpected discovery that could transform farming as we know it: ‘Truly remarkable’

Scientists make unexpected discovery that could transform farming as we know it: ‘Truly remarkable’

When most people think of zinc, they picture a vitamin supplement that helps fight off colds. But researchers in Europe have uncovered a surprising new role for this essential mineral — one that could transform farming as we know it. A team of scientists from Denmark’s Aarhus University, the Polytechnic University of Madrid, and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility discovered …

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Retooled Cancer Drugs Eliminated Aggressive Tumors in ‘Remarkable’ New Trial

Retooled Cancer Drugs Eliminated Aggressive Tumors in ‘Remarkable’ New Trial

Cancer drugs that have been used for two decades were retooled until they were able to eliminate aggressive tumors in a “remarkable” clinical trial. Two of the patients—one with the deadliest form of skin cancer called melanoma and another with breast cancer—were told their tumors disappeared completely. Scientists at Rockefeller University in New York engineered an upgrade to an antibody …

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Scientists discover remarkable diet that’s said to boost the gut and regulate appetite

Scientists discover remarkable diet that’s said to boost the gut and regulate appetite

Limiting certain carbohydrates could help improve gut health, new research has suggested. A low FODMAP diet, has long been hailed as the cure for such issues including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) because it gives the digestive system a break from potential irritants.  Now, researchers from Norway have discovered that the diet—which works by restricting carbohydrates including cereal, bread and crackers—may …

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‘Most remarkable’ fossil of Jurassic sea monster from Germany is previously unknown species

‘Most remarkable’ fossil of Jurassic sea monster from Germany is previously unknown species

A “most remarkable” monster’s fossilized remains from Jurassic Germany is a never-before-seen species, a new study reports. The marine reptile, which swam in prehistoric oceans about 183 million years ago, has been given the name Plesionectes longicollum, which translates to “long-necked near-swimmer.” P. longicollum is a type of plesiosauroid, an extinct group of long-necked, carnivorous marine reptiles that swam in …

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Scientists discover remarkable health impact of a daily ‘fast walk’

Scientists discover remarkable health impact of a daily ‘fast walk’

Hitting 10,000 steps a day is a goal for millions of us — but we should be focusing on the pace not the paces, according to a study.  Research suggests that going on a daily brisk 15-minute walk could boost heart health and reduce risk of death by 19 per cent.  US researchers, who studied more than 79,850 adults from …

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The remarkable truth about coffee and what it really does to your body: Top expert reveals how much you should drink per day… and why it’s far less than you’d think

The remarkable truth about coffee and what it really does to your body: Top expert reveals how much you should drink per day… and why it’s far less than you’d think

Whether it’s a flat white, espresso or an energy drink, caffeine is firmly entrenched as the UK’s favourite legal stimulant. We collectively sip an estimated 98million cups of coffee a day – and research is increasingly showing that apart from the taste, regular coffee drinkers also enjoy a range of health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease and dementia. …

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