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University of Alberta Research: New Compound B shows promise as immune booster against Cancer

Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed Compound B, a promising small-molecule drug that efficiently activates the immune system. It offers advantages over current immunotherapies by being cost-effective, having a shorter half-life, and crossing the blood-brain barrier to treat previously unreachable tumors. Compound B shows potential as a versatile treatment for cancer and chronic diseases.

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Unprecedented rainfall wreaks havoc in Nepal, claims at least 150 lives

On Sep 28, the Himalayan nation witnessed unprecedented rainfall — recording 323 millimeters and the highest in 54 years — that caused massive floods and landslides resulting in at least 150 deaths in the past 24 hours and causing severe damage to buildings and infrastructure.

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Top Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in latest airstrike: IDF

In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the IDF confirmed the death of Nasrallah, long considered a high-value target. His death raises concerns about further retaliation, which could have broader implications for regional stability.

Israel continues intensified strikes in Lebanon, reportedly kills Hezbollah's top leader Hasan Nasrallah's daughter

Israel’s recent attack on Hezbollah's key strongholds marked its most intense strikes on Beirut, as the country shifted its military focus from Gaza to Lebanon earlier this week.

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Another Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut as PM Netanyahu dismisses a US-backed truce

An unprecedented escalation in the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel occurred when Israel unleashed pager explosions targeting Hezbollah’s communication devices in Lebanon on Sep 18 and 19. This was followed by almost daily Israeli airstrikes that led to the killings of a few senior Hezbollah commanders and hundreds of civilians.

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University of Bristol Research: Scientists unveil MAL blood group to improve transfusion safety

Researchers from NHS Blood and Transplant and the University of Bristol recently revealed the genetic basis for AnWj blood group, finally answering its mystery after 50 years. Now incorporated into the MAL blood group system, the AnWj antigen allows researchers to quickly identify rare AnWj-negative individuals while improving transfusion safety through new genotyping tests and enhanced patient care.

Vandals target BAPS temple in California with derogatory graffiti, second such incident within one month

This is the second such incident to have occurred in the US in one month. Expletives were sprayed on the road and the signs outside the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, on Sep 16.