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James GallagherHealth and science correspondent Shutterstock The donor’s sperm was used in clinics across Europe (stock image) A sperm donor who unknowingly harboured a genetic mutation that dramatically raises the risk of cancer has fathered at least 197 children across Europe, a major investigation has revealed. Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation…

When Sean Fletcher walked into Sam Biswas’ Medical and Molecular Sciences (MMSC) lab at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences during the summer of his first year, he had no research or laboratory experience.  Two years later, the senior honors medical diagnostics major has published a paper as a first author after uncovering new insights into how human papillomavirus (HPV)…

Grilling meat at high temperatures can produce carcinogenic compounds, but marinating before cooking can reduce those chemicals by more than 90%. Marinades that include ingredients like vinegar, citrus, wine, yogurt, and antioxidant-rich herbs such as garlic, rosemary, and thyme are the most effective. Experts advise pairing grilled meats with fruits and vegetables to help counteract harmful…