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How cat allergies could soon be prevented by injecting pets

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How cat allergies could soon be prevented by injecting pets with a drug following research into gene editing tool An American company used a gene editing tool to eliminate the production of the protein in cats which causes some people to suffer allergic reactions The protein, called Fel d 1, is found in cats’ salivary … Read more

Wuhan lockdown may have prevented 700,000 cases of coronavirus

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China’s decision to lock down Wuhan may have prevented 700,000 new cases of coronavirus, experts have said, although sceptics have voiced doubts about the accuracy of Chinese figures.  A paper published by researchers in China, Britain and the US praised Beijing for the ‘successful’ quarantine measures which saw Wuhan virtually cut off. ‘China’s control measures … Read more

Former British Army sergeant is stuck in Fiji and being prevented from returning to his wife

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‘I feel betrayed’: Former British Army sergeant is stuck in Fiji and being prevented from returning to his cancer-stricken wife in UK over immigration law Ilaitia Cokanasiga, 48, from Fiji, has been blocked from entering the UK He served in the British army for 14 years and felt immense pride at his role He has … Read more