Mantis Shrimp Could Hold Key To Detecting Cancer Earlier
The creature's eyesight is unique in the animal kingdom, and could inspire great leaps in cancer research.
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Mantis Shrimp's Incredible Eyesight Yields Clues For Detecting Cancer
Mantis shrimp, a group of aggressive, reef-dwelling crustaceans, take more than one first-place ribbon in the animal kingdom. Outwardly, they resemble their lobster cousins, but their colorful shells contain an impressive set of superpowers. Now, scientists are finding that one of those abilities — incredible eyesight — has potential life-saving implications for people with cancer. (Kennerson and Boyle, 11/15)
In other public health news —
Los Angeles Times:
Undetected Ebola Infections Suggest The Disease Spread More Widely Than Thought
As many as 25% of those infected with the Ebola virus during the recent four-year outbreak in West Africa may have experienced few if any symptoms and lived on without ill effects, new research suggests. Indeed, the immune systems of these people — the telltale sign of their infection — would allow them to withstand reinfection with the Ebola virus. (Healy, 11/15)
Los Angeles Times:
Teen Birth Rate In Rural America Is Nearly Two-Thirds Higher Than In Urban America, CDC Says
The teen birth rate in America’s small towns is 63% higher than in its biggest cities, a new government report reveals. In 2015, there were 18.9 births for every 1,000 women between the ages of 15 and 19 living in counties with large urban areas, according to a report published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That compares with 30.9 births per 1,000 women in the same age group who lived in rural counties, the report said. (Kaplan, 11/16)