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David Ball, of ‘Tainted Love’ Hitmakers Soft Cell, Dies at 66

David Ball, of ‘Tainted Love’ Hitmakers Soft Cell, Dies at 66

Dave Ball, the instrumentalist in the synth-pop duo Soft Cell, who enjoyed a massive worldwide hit with their 1981 cover of Gloria Jones’ song “Tainted Love,” has died, according to the BBC. No specific cause of death was cited, although he suffered serious health complications after a back injury; he was 66. While fronted by flamboyant singer Marc Almond, Ball …

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Dave Ball, Soft Cell Musician Known for ‘Tainted Love,’ Dies at 66 – The New York Times

Dave Ball, Soft Cell Musician Known for ‘Tainted Love,’ Dies at 66  The New York Times Soft Cell’s musical force Dave Ball dies, aged 66  BBC Dave Ball, synth-pop hitmaker as one half of Soft Cell, dies aged 66  The Guardian Dave Ball, Soft Cell Co-Founder and ‘Tainted Love’ Hitmaker, Dies at 66  People.com Soft Cell’s Dave Ball Dies at 66  Pitchfork Source link

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Mitochondria expel tainted DNA — spurring age-related inflammation

Mitochondria expel tainted DNA — spurring age-related inflammation

Mitochondria (illustration) have their own DNA, which they expel into their environment if the molecules don’t meet their standards.Credit: Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library The cellular batteries known as mitochondria sometimes dump DNA into their surroundings, which can contribute to inflammation during ageing. Now a study in mice reveals why this dumping occurs: mitochondria are expelling ‘tainted’ DNA1. Scientists found that, …

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Another Cat Euthanized After Eating Raw Food Tainted With Bird Flu

Another Cat Euthanized After Eating Raw Food Tainted With Bird Flu

The FDA issued a warning this week after health officials discovered that a cat who became ill and had to be euthanized was likely infected by the same strain of bird flu that was discovered in raw cat food eaten by the household pet. It’s the first documented case of a cat being put down over links to consuming cat …

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