Anthrax Susceptibility Varies Between Individuals
Susceptibility to anthrax toxin is a heritable genetic trait that may vary tremendously among individuals, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Among 234 people studied, the cells of three people were virtually insensitive to the toxin, while the cells of some people were hundreds of times more sensitive than those of others. The findings may have important implications for national security, as people known to be more resistant to anthrax exposure could be effective first-line responders in times of crises... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
VIDEO: Elderly 'let down by care system'
Older people are being let down by a social care system in which they are passed like a parcel between services, a committee of MPs has said. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
