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Cases of measles in Europe have quadrupled in just one year

21 February 2018

Measles is making a return in Europe. More than 21,000 cases were reported in 2017 – a 300 per cent increase, according to the World Health Organization
Stem cells zapped with radiation can protect mice from cancer

Stem cells zapped with radiation can protect mice from cancer

15 February 2018

Injections of killed stem cells, designed to help the immune system recognise cancers, have been found to protect mice from developing tumours

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