The Daily Populous

Friday January 19th, 2018 evening edition

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Scientists Edge Closer To A Blood Test To Detect Cancers.

Researchers say they have taken a step toward developing a blood test that would detect eight common cancers, possibly even before symptoms appear.

There have been many attempts over the decades to develop blood tests to screen for cancers.

Some look for proteins in the blood that appear with cancer.

Their experimental test, dubbed CancerSEEK, focuses on eight major cancers: lung, breast, colon, pancreas, liver, stomach, ovary and esophagus.

A low false-positive rate is critical for any test that could be used widely to screen people for cancer.

As for the cost of the test, Papadopoulos says the research team has tried hard to make it affordable. »

Trump appointee Carl Higbie resigns

Authored by thehill.com

Carl Higbie resigned as chief of external affairs for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a spokeswoman for the department told CNN.

In a December 2013 appearance, Higbie suggested black women think “breeding is a form of government employment,” CNN uncovered.

Higbie suggested Japanese internment camps established during World War II would provide legal precedent for the registry, drawing backlash. »

Apple has a change of heart and approves an app that finds net neutrality violations

Authored by phonearena.com

The Trump FCC has repealed net neutrality and the Senate has 30 days left to overrule the FCC's decision.

For those unfamiliar with the concept, net neutrality prevents carriers/ISPs from charging more for subscribers to visit certain websites or to favor certain content.Speaking of net neutrality, Apple originally rejected an app that would have allowed users to determine if net neutrality is being violated.

But the company had a 180 degree change of heart, and has now approved it for the App Store.Video streaming content is usually the prime example when we discuss carriers' throttling practices and net neutrality. »

Trudeau bans anti-abortion groups from summer jobs funding

Authored by bbc.com

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has established a policy mandating that groups that apply for youth employment grants support abortion rights.

Canada Summer Jobs grant applicants must check a box on their forms stating they support human rights, including "reproductive rights".

The jobs programme funds some 70,000 summer jobs for youths between the ages of 15-30. »