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| LOW DOSES OF X-RAYS MAY BE DAMAGING TO GENES |
| Even low doses of radiation may cause damage to genes, German researchers have discovered, questioning the safety of routine X-rays and current models of risk assessment. |
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| IS THIS THE CELL THAT COULD REVOLUTIONISE MEDICINE? |
| IT MIGHT turn out to be the most important cell ever discovered. It's a stem cell found in adults that can turn into every single tissue in the body.
Until now, only stem cells from early embryos were thought to be able to do this. If the finding is confirmed, it will mean cells from your own body could one day be turned into all sorts of perfectly matched replacement tissues and even organs. |
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