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In a landmark achievement for genetic medicine, eight babies have been born in the UK using DNA from three individuals to prevent mitochondrial disease. This pioneering technique, developed at Newcastle University and approved by UK law in 2015, involves combining DNA from two parents with healthy mitochondria from a donor woman. Mitochondrial disease, a debilitating […]
It’s common knowledge that obesity is a global epidemic, particularly in industrialized countries, and that it is a major cause of disease and poor overall health. However, there has been a tug-of-war in the debate of whether the main cause of obesity is diet or a lack of exercise. Calories consumed must be expended as […]
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre is speaking out after his wife, Paola Clouatre, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a routine green card appointment in New Orleans. Paola, a 25-year-old Mexican national who entered the U.S. as a child seeking asylum, was arrested in May due to a 2018 deportation order […]
A new executive order from President Trump mandates that U.S. commercial drivers must speak and read English proficiently, triggering anxiety among non-native English speakers in the trucking industry. Effective Wednesday, the regulation bars drivers who cannot communicate clearly in English from operating commercial vehicles, reversing Obama-era flexibility. Inspectors will now conduct interviews and test sign […]
A Facebook post shares a link to the live stream of a funeral service, or to a fundraising page set up by the family of the deceased. Clicking on that takes you to a separate page where it asks for your card details, and explains there is a £10 fee to watch the virtual funeral, or […]
Supermodel Naomi Campbell, 55, gave fans a rare glimpse into her private life, posting serene outdoor photos with her toddler son and daughter. Seen barefoot hugging trees and strolling woodland paths, Naomi captioned the post, “Surrounded by my heartbeats, my blessings, my children.” A mother since 2021 and again in 2023, Campbell says motherhood is […]
A man declares his love for an AI chatbot he affectionately named Sol. Chris Smith used to be an AI skeptic; however, that was before he fell for his AI girlfriend, he told CBS News in an interview. Smith used ChatGPT to build the model he programmed to flirt with him despite living with his partner […]
Foodlink will become the local chapter of the National Diaper Bank Network starting June 30, expanding its support services beyond food distribution. The Junior League of Rochester, which led the effort since 2018 and distributed over one million diapers, is transferring leadership to Foodlink. The organization will now offer diapers and hygiene products alongside meals […]
A new law in New York requires school districts to develop heat mitigation plans to ensure classroom temperatures don’t exceed 88 degrees. While central air isn’t mandated, districts must take action at 82 degrees using solutions like fans, window shades, and moving students. East Rochester Schools already have most buildings cooled and plan to expand […]
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