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AnimalsAnimals China
Cruelty-Free for the Win: China Relaxes Its Animal Testing Requirements
Since China relaxed its rules regarding animal testing on products sold within its borders, ten brands are now considered fully cruelty-free, as the country adopts a more ethical way of testing beauty products, away from the suffering of animals.
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HealthHealth USA
This Small Device Can Test Birth Defects Early On
A group of researchers affiliated with Columbia University in New York, United States, have developed a method to quickly identify extra or missing chromosomes in a cost-effective way, helping women better understand their reproductive mishaps and make more informed decisions.
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HealthHealth USA
A Cancer-Killing Virus Is Set to Be Tested on Humans
For the very first time, a human patient has received a dose of an experimental cancer-killing drug made from a virus, and should the clinical trial results be positive and conclusive, this new treatment could effectively eradicate cancer tumors.
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EnvironmentEnvironment United Kingdom
Good News: Eco-Friendly COVID Tests Are in the Works!
An industrial design studio based in London, United Kingdom, has proposed a rapid Covid-19 test that is biodegradable, recyclable, simple, and intuitive that could prevent tons of single-use plastic to end up in landfills.
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HealthHealth Australia
Groundbreaking DNA Test Identifies Diseases in Record Time
Researchers affiliated with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, Australia developed a new DNA test able to identify genetic diseases much faster - in days, rather than decades! - and more accurately than existing tests, helping patients and doctors alike better manage illnesses and…
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HealthHealth USA
No Symptoms? No Problem: This Blood Test Takes Alzheimer Detection to a New Level
Alzheimer’s disease could be detected in people who haven’t developed symptoms yet thanks to a new blood test that is cost-effective, non-invasive and accurate - giving patients a head start to treat the condition, while boosting research in the field.
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