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Recent studies from UK researchers are exploring innovative methods for diagnosing and treating dementia. Techniques include a rapid laser-based diagnostic tool and repurposing existing medications, potentially transforming care for Alzheimer's and vascular dementia patients. These developments aim to improve early detection and treatment efficacy.
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Scientists from New Zealand's NIWA have identified a new species of ghost shark, named Harriotta avia, found in deep waters off Australia and New Zealand. The discovery highlights the unique morphology and genetic distinctiveness of this species, which thrives at depths of up to 2,600 meters.
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Scotland is reviewing proposals to restrict certain fishing practices in offshore marine protected areas to safeguard vulnerable marine ecosystems. This comes amid a broader push for sustainable fisheries management, highlighted by recent research advocating for new fishing guidelines to ensure long-term fish population health.
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Researchers at the University of Oxford are developing OvarianVax, a vaccine designed to teach the immune system to recognize and attack early-stage ovarian cancer. Funded by Cancer Research UK, the vaccine could potentially be available on the NHS, aiming to eliminate the disease that claims around 4,100 lives annually in the UK.