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Scientists Just Created The First Living Thing With Fully Synthetic DNA

The research took two years and resulted in that largest human-made genome ever. They created synthetic life from E. coli bacteria, which could help in manufacturing medicine.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 16, 2019

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Scientists Just Created The First Living Thing With Fully Synthetic DNA

The research took two years and resulted in that largest human-made genome ever. They created synthetic life from E. coli bacteria, which could help in manufacturing medicine.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 16, 2019

Medieval Peasants Worked Less And Vacationed More Than Modern Americans Do

While many of us are grateful for the 40-hour work week, Medieval peasants worked far less than even that.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2019

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Medieval Peasants Worked Less And Vacationed More Than Modern Americans Do

While many of us are grateful for the 40-hour work week, Medieval peasants worked far less than even that.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2019

Caravans Of Americans Driving To Canada To Get Affordable Insulin

More than 30 million Americans have from diabetes. Many of them have to put their kids' college funds or savings aside, just to afford the life-saving drugs they need to survive.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 9, 2019

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Caravans Of Americans Driving To Canada To Get Affordable Insulin

More than 30 million Americans have from diabetes. Many of them have to put their kids' college funds or savings aside, just to afford the life-saving drugs they need to survive.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 9, 2019

Billionaire Drug Company Founder John Kapoor Convicted Of Illegally Profiting From Opioid Epidemic

John Kapoor's conviction sets an enormous precedent: He's the first pharmaceutical boss to be convicted for his role in the U.S. opioid epidemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 7, 2019

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Billionaire Drug Company Founder John Kapoor Convicted Of Illegally Profiting From Opioid Epidemic

John Kapoor's conviction sets an enormous precedent: He's the first pharmaceutical boss to be convicted for his role in the U.S. opioid epidemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 7, 2019

Scientology Cruise Ship Quarantined In St. Lucia Due To Measles Outbreak On Board

The ship allegedly provides "a religious retreat ministering the most advanced level of spiritual counseling," which apparently also includes a four-day standstill due to measles.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2019

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Scientology Cruise Ship Quarantined In St. Lucia Due To Measles Outbreak On Board

The ship allegedly provides "a religious retreat ministering the most advanced level of spiritual counseling," which apparently also includes a four-day standstill due to measles.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 3, 2019

Thousands Of Brits Were Infected By Contaminated Blood In The ’70s And ’80s — Now They’re Going To Court

Of the 7,500 patients infected, 4,800 of them had the blood clotting disorder hemophilia and contracted hepatitis C or HIV.

By Natasha Ishak • May 1, 2019

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Thousands Of Brits Were Infected By Contaminated Blood In The ’70s And ’80s — Now They’re Going To Court

Of the 7,500 patients infected, 4,800 of them had the blood clotting disorder hemophilia and contracted hepatitis C or HIV.

By Natasha Ishak • May 1, 2019

‘Poop Patrol’ Aims To Combat The Astounding Amount Of Human Feces On San Francisco Streets

San Francisco has deployed a "poop patrol" to clean up the growing amount of feces on its sidewalks thanks to the homelessness epidemic.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 22, 2019

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‘Poop Patrol’ Aims To Combat The Astounding Amount Of Human Feces On San Francisco Streets

San Francisco has deployed a "poop patrol" to clean up the growing amount of feces on its sidewalks thanks to the homelessness epidemic.

By Natasha Ishak • April 22, 2019

Meet Jo Cameron, The Woman Incapable Of Feeling Pain Or Stress

Now, researchers hope that her genetic mutation could unlock new methods of treatment for chronic pain sufferers.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 5, 2019

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Meet Jo Cameron, The Woman Incapable Of Feeling Pain Or Stress

Now, researchers hope that her genetic mutation could unlock new methods of treatment for chronic pain sufferers.

By Natasha Ishak • April 5, 2019

Unvaccinated Student Sues Health Department After Being Barred From Playing Basketball

The unvaccinated high school senior claims that the state's health department is violating his freedom of religion.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 21, 2019

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Unvaccinated Student Sues Health Department After Being Barred From Playing Basketball

The unvaccinated high school senior claims that the state's health department is violating his freedom of religion.

By Natasha Ishak • March 21, 2019

Unvaccinated Boy Nearly Dies Of Tetanus In First Documented Case In Oregon In 30 Years

The boy was hospitalized for eight weeks. It took an entire month for the child to be able to walk without assistance.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 11, 2019

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Unvaccinated Boy Nearly Dies Of Tetanus In First Documented Case In Oregon In 30 Years

The boy was hospitalized for eight weeks. It took an entire month for the child to be able to walk without assistance.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 11, 2019

Chronic Wasting Disease: The Brain Sickness Turning Deer Into Zombies That Could Transmit To Humans

It sounds a lot like science fiction, but it's not. Zombie deer disease makes deer listless, underweight, and in some cases, aggressive.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 28, 2019

Chronic Wasting Disease: The Brain Sickness Turning Deer Into Zombies That Could Transmit To Humans

It sounds a lot like science fiction, but it's not. Zombie deer disease makes deer listless, underweight, and in some cases, aggressive.

By Erin Kelly • February 28, 2019

23 Disturbing Photos Of The Toxic Black Snowfall In Siberia

"Our children and us are breathing it. It's just a nightmare."

By Erin Kelly • Feb 28, 2019

23 Disturbing Photos Of The Toxic Black Snowfall In Siberia

"Our children and us are breathing it. It's just a nightmare."

By Erin Kelly • February 28, 2019