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The scientists found that blocking these glycans with proteins known as lectins can greatly strengthen immune activity against cancer cells.

From Science Daily

The finding offers early hope against a pathogen that has been difficult to control and nearly impossible to treat once it spreads.

From Science Daily

Australia captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series, starting with the Boxing Day Test against England in Melbourne.

From BBC

A legal firm representing the hunger strikers has said it submitted a pre-action letter on Monday against the Justice Secretary David Lammy.

From BBC

“Sometimes, my parents don’t do what’s in their best interest. It’s always a push and pull — I’m always fighting against resistance. It’s definitely hard.”

From MarketWatch