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1. Thanasis' death inquiry reaches boiling point with third interrogation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thanasis-death-inquiry-reaches-boiling-point-with-third-interrogation

After a series of intricate legal proceedings, including testimonies from the Legal Service and family attorneys, the complex investigation into the death of 26-year-old soldier Thanasis Nicolaou is nearing its conclusion. ...

2. Efforts underway to preserve native Cypriot cattle breed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/efforts-underway-to-preserve-native-cypriot-cattle-breed

A collaborative effort among Cypriot stakeholders aims to revitalize the dwindling population of the native Cypriot cattle breed, which has faced endangerment since the mechanization of agriculture post-1960....

3. $4.25M per dose to cure rare genetic disease in children

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/$4-25m-per-dose-to-cure-rare-genetic-disease-in-children

The recent approval of Lenmeldy, a gene therapy designed to combat the fatal genetic disorder metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), has made headlines as it comes with a staggering price tag of $4.25 million per treatment. ...

4. HIV removed from cells, researchers find

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hiv-removed-from-cells-researchers-find

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have utilized the Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology to eliminate HIV from infected cells....

5. Are men about to go extinct?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/are-men-about-to-go-extinct

Scientists have long debated the fate of the Y chromosome, the genetic player in determining male characteristics. Recent research published in Nature suggests that concerns about its disappearance might be overblown, revealing a surprising twist in its evolutionary journey....

6. Meet the world's biggest anaconda: Discovered in the Amazon at 26ft

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/meet-the-world-s-biggest-anaconda-discovered-in-the-amazon-at-26ft

In a jaw-dropping discovery, the world's largest snake has been unearthed in the depths of the Amazon Rainforest....

7. King Charles' battle and Cyprus' cancer crusade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/king-charles-battle-and-cyprus-cancer-crusade

The specter of cancer has reached even the ''semigod'' King Charles of Britain, sending shockwaves through the British populace and beyond....

8. The rise of the romantic AI companion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-rise-of-the-romantic-ai-companions

In a quest for connection, 39-year-old Derek Carrier turned to artificial intelligence to find a romantic partner. Living with Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder making traditional dating challenging,...

9. Greek Mafia: Stolen phones expose three murders and attempted homicide

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-mafia-stolen-phones-expose-three-murders-and-attempted-homicide

In a breakthrough discovery, two phones found in a stolen car in Aspropyrgos have unraveled a series of crimes linked to the so-called Greek Mafia....

10. Greek sage extracts show promise against alzheimer's, Cyprus researchers find

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-sage-extracts-show-promise-against-alzheimer-s-cyprus-researchers-find

Scientists from the Neurogenetics Department at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics have conducted a study on the positive attributes of Greek sage extracts concerning Alzheimer's Disease....

11. 23andMe data breach exposes genetic profiles of millions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/23andme-data-breach-exposes-genetic-profiles-of-millions

Genetic testing company 23andMe disclosed a significant data breach, initially stating that 0.1% of its customers, approximately 14,000 individuals, had their personal data compromised. ...

12. Limassol murder investigation nears trial as tensions escalate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-murder-investigation-nears-trial-as-tensions-escalate

Limassol CID's investigation into the October 30 murder of 55-year-old Thanasis Kalogeropoulos is nearing completion, with the case file expected to be filed for trial by the Criminal Court next Thursday. ...

13. Akamas bones point to missing person

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-bones-point-to-missing-person

In the rugged landscapes of Akamas, a startling discovery of human bones has raised questions, but so far, authorities are yet to find any evidence pointing to foul play....

14. Feline Covid strain, linked to 8,000 cat deaths in Cyprus, surfaces in the UK

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/feline-covid-strain-linked-to-8-000-cat-deaths-in-cyprus-surfaces-in-the-uk

A deadly strain of Covid, believed to be responsible for over 8,000 cat deaths in Cyprus has spread to the UK, scientists have said....

15. Mavromichalis' shooter used different gun, investigation deepens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mavromichalis-shooter-used-different-gun-investigation-deepens

A shocking assassination that unfolded in the heart of Cyprus's capital, Nicosia, has sent shockwaves through the community. Alexis Mavromichalis, a 45-year-old resident, was fatally shot in his Acropolis apartment on the night of the last third. The investigation into this heinous crime is currently underway....

16. Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/groundbreaking-gene-therapy-restores-hearing-in-deaf-children

In China, a true medical breakthrough has been achieved in a human trial that had as many as 10 children born deaf have their hearing restored through a genetic therapy method....

17. 31-year-old admits to attempted murder for 20,000 euros

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/31-year-old-admits-to-attempted-murder-for-20-000-euros

In a recent verdict, the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to 16 years in prison for an attempted murder that took place in Oroklini on December 4, 2022....

18. Head of Humanitarian Affairs visits CMP laboratory

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/head-of-humanitarian-affairs-visits-cmp-laboratory

Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing and Enclaved Persons, Anna Aristotelous, on Monday visited the Anthropological Laboratory of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), expressing the wish that the tireless actions of the staff there would soon ease the pain of the families who are demanding to be given the remains of their loved ones....

19. Finance Ministry's new measures for the vulnerable in the works

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/finance-ministry-s-new-measures-for-vulnerable-in-the-works

The Finance Ministry is considering new measures to support particularly the vulnerable groups of society amid the continuing pressures from high prices and inflation, Makis Keravnos Minister of Finance said on Monday, adding the measures were in the pipeline irrespective of the rating upgrades by Moody’s and DBRS Morningstar....

20. Nobel Prize honors pioneers of mRNA vaccine technology

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nobel-prize-honors-pioneers-of-mrna-vaccine-technology

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to a pair of scientists who developed the technology that led to the mRNA Covid vaccines. ...

21. Widely used anti-covid drug linked to virus mutations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/widely-used-anti-covid-drug-linked-to-virus-mutations

An anti-Covid drug widely used across the world may have caused mutations in the virus, researchers said on Monday, but there was no evidence that the changes had led to more dangerous variants....

22. Prigozhin's alleged survival and lavish caribbean retreat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/prigozhin-s-alleged-survival-and-lavish-caribbean-retreat

A Russian analyst has claimed that Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin did not die in a plane crash last month after all – and he’s instead living a life of luxury on a Caribbean island....

23. 'History's Footnote': A satirical saga of new Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/history-s-footnote-a-satirical-saga-of-new-cyprus

Theatre director Paris Erotokritou and graphic designer Demetris Soteriou have joined forces to create a satirical novella titled "History's Footnote: A Brief History of New Cyprus."...

24. Study uncovers 117,000-year human ancestor bottleneck

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-uncovers-117-000-year-human-ancestor-bottleneck

A team of scientists from the United States, Italy, and China may have finally explained a large gap in the African and Eurasian fossil record....

25. Pig kidney thrives in brain-dead man for a month

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pig-kidney-thrives-in-brain-dead-man-for-a-month

A pig’s kidney transplanted by surgeons into a brain-dead man has continued to function normally for more than a month – a critical step toward an operation the New York team hopes to eventually try in living patients....

26. From burps to burgers: The climate-friendly cows bred to belch less methane

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-burps-to-burgers-the-climate-friendly-cows-bred-to-belch-less-methane

When Canadian dairy farmer Ben Loewith's calves are born next spring, they will be among the first in the world to be bred with a specific environmental goal: burping less methane....

27. CMP secures funding for vital operations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cmp-secures-funding-for-vital-operations

The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) said Tuesday that its funding and its operations are not under threat....

28. Paphos hosts global gathering of dragonfly enthusiasts

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-hosts-global-gathering-of-dragonfly-enthusiasts

Around 80 scientists from 23 countries will gather in Paphos, a coastal town, for the World Dragonfly Congress scheduled to take place from June 25 to July 3....

29. Revolutionary mRNA vaccine boosts skin cancer treatment by 65%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/revolutionary-mrna-vaccine-boosts-skin-cancer-treatment-by-65

In a mid-stage trial, Moderna Inc and Merck & Co announced on Monday that the addition of their experimental mRNA-based vaccine has shown a 65% reduction in the risk of spreading the deadliest form of skin cancer when used in combination with immunotherapy alone....

30. Police pursue lead in human skull discovery

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-pursue-lead-in-human-skull-discovery

Cyprus Police say human remains found in a rural area outside Paphos may belong to an elderly woman who went missing last month after her skull unearthed by dogs was a DNA match...

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