HPV vaccine found to not lead to riskier sexual behaviour

February 13, 2014 4:25 pm0 comments
HPV vaccine found to not lead to riskier sexual behaviour

A recent study published in Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, investigated whether or not receiving the HPV vaccination promotes risky sexual activity among adolescent women. Despite common misconceptions, the study found no link between riskier sexual behavior and the HPV vaccination. HPV, the Human Papilloma […]

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Scientists revive 1,500-year-old ancient plague DNA from tooth

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Scientists revive 1,500-year-old ancient plague DNA from tooth

Scientists have extracted the DNA of one of the earliest recorded plagues and reconstructed its genetic code from 1,500-year-old teeth. These teeth came from the mouths of sixth century skeletons, discovered by housing developers digging outside of Munich, Germany. They uncovered graves filled with multiple individuals—a sign that is often […]

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