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Health: ‘Virtual biopsies’ could replace invasive tissue sampling for cancer patients

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‘Virtual biopsies’ that combine CT scans with ultrasound images could replace invasive tissue sampling for cancer patients, scientists claim Biopsies are given to cancer patients to map out the different cells in tumours Understanding the makeup of a tumour is essential to treatment planning  However, the need for biopsies must be balanced against the impact on … Read more

MasterChef contestants reveal judge Jock Zonfrillo will eat an entire meal before sampling dishes

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Where does he put it all? MasterChef contestants reveal judge Jock Zonfrillo will eat an entire meal before sampling the many dishes in the competition By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:20 BST, 11 June 2020 | Updated: 13:20 BST, 11 June 2020 He does plenty of eating on MasterChef, but it seems … Read more

A startup wants to map the spread of novel coronavirus by sampling human waste in US sewer systems

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ALABAMA Alabama health officials on Tuesday ordered the closure of day cares, senior centers and on-site restaurant dining in six counties to contain the coronavirus outbreak.  The order from the Alabama Department of Public Health applies to Jefferson County, which has the highest number of cases, and the surrounding counties of Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. … Read more