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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): How Targeted Therapy Changed Everything
When 45-year-old Aaron von Freter learned he had chronic myeloid leukemia in July 2024, he felt like he’d been served…
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Australian farmers are battling another potential mouse plague – what is causing it?
Got a mouse in your house? That thought alone may terrify you. Now imagine if mice were scampering through your…
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What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet
You may have seen black garlic appear more frequently in grocery stores, restaurants and online recipes over the past few…
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You probably wouldn’t notice if an AI chatbot slipped ads into its responses
Hundreds of millions of people consult artificial intelligence chatbots on a daily basis for everything from product recommendations to romance,…
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China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout
China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with…
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We studied the bacteria on kids’ sports mouthguards. The results were eye‑opening
Many young Australians are beginning their winter sports season, gearing up for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Apart…
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Why the Coalition’s lurch to the right is bad for the climate
The Coalition’s new leadership is undertaking a consequential shift to the right. This is bad news for climate policy. Nationals…
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Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting – but confirmation can take years
Astronomers can use telescopes to find specific molecules in the atmospheres of neighboring planets, in nebulae – clouds of interstellar…
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Why is water wet?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to…
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Adults: How It Differs From the Childhood Type
When 42-year-old Jennifer developed persistent fatigue, bruising, and bone pain, blood tests revealed acute lymphoblastic leukemia—the same cancer most common…
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): What to Expect After Diagnosis
When 67-year-old Robert’s routine blood work showed elevated white blood cells, his doctor ordered additional tests. The diagnosis came back:…
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Advances
When 52-year-old Sarah developed persistent fatigue and noticed unusual bruising on her legs, she attributed it to working long hours…
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma: The Rare and Aggressive Skin Cancer You Should Know
When singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett revealed his diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma in 2019, few people had heard of this rare…
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin: When a Wound Won’t Heal
When 68-year-old Robert noticed a crusty spot on his ear that kept bleeding and scabbing over, he dismissed it as…
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Basal Cell Carcinoma: The Most Common Cancer Nobody Talks About
When doctors say “you have cancer,” most people imagine a life-threatening diagnosis requiring aggressive treatment and uncertain survival. But basal…
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