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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2026 · 12 MIN

Merkel Cell Cancer Breakthrough, Antarctic Microbes Face Human Threat, NASA Bets on Blue Origin, UCSD Expands DNA Alphabet, and more...

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(0:10): New Trials and Biomarkers Revolutionize Merkel Cell Carcinoma Care: Expert Insights on Future Directions(2:34): Antarctica's Unique Microbial Life at Risk from Human Activity, Study Shows(4:34): NASA Taps Blue Origin for Mars Telecom Network Despite Recent Setbacks; $700M Contract Secured(7:17): UC San Diego Scientists Expand DNA Alphabet with Stable Synthetic Base Pairs in E. coli RNA Polymerase(9:34): Experts Urge Satellite Monitoring for Glacier-Rock Collapse Warnings After Nepal-Tibet Tragedy Kills ThousandsTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Medscape

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