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By Alice Klein More than 60 per cent of pancreatic tumours tested positive for bacterial DNAANNE WESTON, FRANCIS CRICK INSTITUTE / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY The first comprehensive survey of the microorganisms that live inside tumours has found that bacteria reside in those from many different cancer types, but it is unclear whether they contribute to…

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Good morning, Do our genes decide whether or not we are vulnerable to severe cases of Covid-19? That’s the implication of new research, which found that people with a genetic mutation that increases the risk of dementia are at least twice as likely to suffer severe symptoms if they catch the coronavirus – regardless of…

Covid-19 lockdown has delayed SA's flu seasonOnce complete, the CTICC field hospital will hold around 850 beds, representing roughly the same size as other major hospitals.The exhibition halls have been divided up into different sections, with dry walling. Electricity is supplied to each hospital bed, as is oxygen to many beds.Other parts of the ICC…

Ramaphosa unveils Covid-19 hotspots, dos and don'ts under level 3 lockdown“We are extremely grateful for the work they have done and continue to do to ensure that our response is informed by the best scientific evidence. We appreciate the diverse and sometimes challenging views of the scientists and health professionals in our country, which stimulates…