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Vucic visits Ukraine for the first time – regional summit held in Odesa
Vucic Visits Ukraine for the First Time in 12 Years – Ukraine–Southeast Europe Summit Held in Odesa
Brain tumor diagnosis in hours: faster surgery and treatment
Reuters
Reuters
Researchers have developed a new testing method that could diagnose brain tumors within hours, potentially allowing treatment to begin during surgery.
A novel diagnostic technique using nanopore technology can reduce the wait time for brain tumor diagnosis from weeks to hours. Currently, patients undergo surgery where samples are taken and examined microscopically, but genetic testing—which can take eight weeks or more—is crucial for confirming tumor type. This new method sequences DNA rapidly by detecting disruptions in electric current as DNA strands pass through tiny pores. Tested on patient samples, it showed up to 90% accuracy within 24 hours and could classify many tumors within just one hour.
This speed could enable surgeons to adjust treatment during the operation and open possibilities for targeted drug delivery directly to tumors during surgery. The technique costs about £400 per sample, comparable to existing genetic tests. Experts highlight that faster diagnosis may also facilitate quicker patient enrollment in clinical trials and potentially transform intra-operative treatment approaches.
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U.S. budget deficit falls 9% in May as Trump tariffs boost customs revenue
The U.S. budget deficit narrowed to $316 billion in May, marking a 9% drop from last year, largely due to a surge in customs revenue driven by President Trump’s new tariffs.
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Speaker of the Milli Majilis meets with Speaker of Assembly of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
On the sidelines of the 14th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States, Azerbaijani Speaker Sahiba Gafarova met with her Northern Cyprus counterpart Ziya Öztürkler to reaffirm growing ties within the Turkic World.
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Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys' musical visionary, dies at 82
The fragile genius behind "Good Vibrations," "California Girls," and the revolutionary "Pet Sounds" album has passed away, his family confirmed. Wilson's intricate arrangements and poignant melodies made him one of the most influential recording artists in history.
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Germany supports U.S.-China rare-earth agreement and urges EU dialogue
Germany has welcomed the rare-earth trade truce between China and the U.S., calling it a positive step that could inspire similar progress in EU-U.S. talks.
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