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Obesity Gene’s Role revealed in Mice Study

Researchers believe they have identified why a mutation in a particular gene can lead to obesity.

Mouse experiments suggested the body’s message to “stop eating” was blocked if the animals had the mutation.

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Device to Fight Anaemia in India about to go on Sale

Healthcare in rural India is often basic, meaning people die unnecessarily.

Take anaemia for instance, more than half the cases can easily be cured with a course of free iron pills, but if left untreated it is potentially fatal, especially for pregnant women.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate Myshkin Ingawale first heard about the problem from friends who worked as young doctors in remote areas of India.

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