Good News Notes: “CV Prakash, a former naval officer, dedicated his free time during the lockdown last year to find ways of growing turmeric (Curcuma longa) more profitable for farmers. He has trained over 12,000 people in soilless farming techniques (hydroponics), since 2008. During his research into growing the Salem variety of turmeric at his…
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Cancer-detecting blood test accurate enough to be used as early screening tool
Good News Notes: “Results from a study of a blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer suggest that it is accurate enough to be used as a screening tool among people at higher risk of the disease, including those who are not symptomatic. In a paper published in the leading cancer journal…