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Whats on TV tonight: BBC2 meets the scientists who cloned Dolly the Sheep in 1997 – iNews

Posted: December 10, 2021 at 6:56 pm

Pick of the day: Dolly: The Sheep That Changed The World

9pm, BBC Two

The Roslin Institute near Edinburgh was once a little-known, no-frills agricultural research centre established to increase post-war food production. That changed when funding was threatened in the 1980s and the institute redirected into genetic engineering, specifically with the aim of finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. And then in 1997, they created a sheep named Dolly, the first mammal to be genetically cloned, and the worlds media came knocking at this quiet corner of Midlothian. This documentary (already shown in Scotland) meets the scientists who worked in secret to crack the holy grail of replicating life.

8pm, ITV

The canine-friendly presenter tries to train an overly eager German shepherd puppy that does not know how or when to calm down. Elsewhere, he works to gain the trust of a terrified West Highland terrier that is too scared to even set foot on the soil outside and works with Battersea staff to encourage the petrified dog to come out of its shell.

9pm, BBC One

Semi-final week continues with the chefs cooking outside the MasterChef kitchen for the first time, opening a pop-up kitchen at a warehouse micro-brewery in the heart of east London. Working on makeshift workstations with limited equipment and no ovens, the semi-finalists must adapt their fine-dining style to impress 14 guests from the culinary world. After that, they return to the studio for a cook-off, serving up a single dish that they hope is good enough to see them join the final line-up.

9pm, Channel 4

Kevin McCloud, Damion Burrows and Michelle Ogundehin visit the final five properties, one of which is added to the shortlist, before the overall winner is announced. This week, they focus on houses that reinvent beloved established types of building, including a 21st-century reboot of the classic Kentish oast, a low-key eco-home in Devon which turns the idea of the country house on its head and a cool contemporary reimagining of the suburban family house in Surrey.

10pm, Sky Documentaries

The docuseries telling the story of Britains 40-year battle with HIV, from the first recorded UK case in 1981 right through to the present day, concludes with a double bill. It begins with a look at how the first government-sponsored national Aids awareness adverts (including that notoriously oblique Dont Die of Ignorance slogan) appeared to cut through some of the prejudice, butthe lack of effective medicine or vaccine hits hard.

10.35pm, BBC One

Highlights of Sunday nights ceremony in Coventry, which acknowledges the best black music in the UK, Africa, the Caribbean and beyond. Dave, the British-Nigerian rapper who topped the charts with his long-awaited second album Were All Alone in This Together, leads the nominations with five, closely followed by drill rapper Central Cee. Theyll both be performing, along with Little Simz, Cleo Sol and Arlo Parks, the singer-songwriter who won this years Mercury Prize.

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The global next-generation biomanufacturing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.85% during the forecast period 2021-2031 and is expected to…

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Global Next-Generation Biomanufacturing Market to Reach $85. 20 Billion by 2031. Market Report Coverage - Next-Generation Biomanufacturing Market Segmentation.

New York, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Next-Generation Biomanufacturing Market - A Global Analysis: Focus on Single-Use and Digital Platform and Segment Analysis for Workflow, Products, Medical Application, End User, Country Data, and Competitive Landscape - Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2031" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06189199/?utm_source=GNW

Workflow - Upstream Biomanufacturing and Downstream Biomanufacturing Product - Continuous Upstream Biomanufacturing Products, Single-Use Upstream Biomanufacturing Products, and Downstream Biomanufacturing Products Medical Application - Monoclonal Antibodies, Hormones, Vaccines, Recombinant Proteins, Other Applications End User - Biopharmaceutical Companies, CMOs/CDMOs, Research Institutions

Regional Segmentation

North America - U.S. and Canada Europe - U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland, Russia and Rest-of-Europe Asia Pacific - China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Latin America - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Rest-of-Latin America Rest-of-the-World

Market Growth Drivers

Increasing biologics and biosimilars approvals Growing trend among biomanufacturing vendors to integrate automation technologies Boosting bioproduction workflow while reducing cost, time, and labor

Market Challenges

Complex production steps, process operational complexity, risk of product contamination, maintenance of production efficiency, and validation challenges Lack of skilled professionals Unharmonized manufacturing standards and lack of knowledge and skilled labor in middle-income and low-income countries

Market Opportunities

Increasing development and commercialization of digital bioreactors Increasing Investment in R&D and rapid development of the biopharmaceutical industry

Key Companies Profiled

Applikon Biotechnology BV, bbi-biotech GmbH, Danaher Corporation, Eppendorf AG, Esco Group of Companies, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Meissner Filtration Products, Inc., Merck KGaA, PBS Biotech, Inc., Pierre Gurin, Sartorius AG, Shanghai Bailun Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Solaris Biotechnology Srl., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., ZETA GmbH

Key Questions Answered in this Report: What are the key trends of the global next-generation biomanufacturing market? How is the market evolving, and what is its future scope? What is the role of automation in biomanufacturing? What are the major drivers, challenges, and opportunities of the global next-generation biomanufacturing market? What is the regulatory framework of the global next-generation biomanufacturing market? What is the market share of each of the players offering products for next-generation biomanufacturing? What are the key strategies implemented by the major players to sustain the competition of the global next-generation biomanufacturing market? What was the market size of the global next-generation biomanufacturing market in 2020, and what is the anticipated market size in 2031? What is the expected growth rate of the global next-generation biomanufacturing market during the forecast period 2021-2031? What are the different next-generation biomanufacturing products used in the medical field? Which product segment is expected to observe the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period 2021-2031? What are the key medical applications of the global next-generation biomanufacturing market? Which application type is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period of 2021-2031? Who are the key end users for the global next-generation biomanufacturing market? What was the market share held by each end user in the global next-generation biomanufacturing market in 2020? What is the expected growth rate and market share by 2031? What was the market value of the leading segments and sub-segments of the global next-generation biomanufacturing market in 2020, and what are the values expected to be in 2031? What are the different macro- and micro-economic factors influencing the growth of the market? Which region dominated the global next-generation biomanufacturing market in 2020? Which geography can be the target market for significant expansion of key companies for different next-generation biomanufacturing products? What are the key countries contributing significantly toward the growth of the next-generation biomanufacturing market? What are the key players of the global next-generation biomanufacturing market, and what is their role in the market? Who are the leading payers in the single-use bioreactor market?

Market Overview

Biomanufacturing is the process of production of commercially important biomolecules by utilizing biological systems for use in medicines, food and beverage processing, and industrial applications.Natural sources such as blood, cultures of microbes, animal cells, or plant cells are often employed to carry out biomanufacturing.

Cells used in the production process can also be derived using genetic engineering techniques.

The research study titled Global Next-Generation Biomanufacturing Market is focused on understanding the key trends of next-generation biomanufacturing with the use of single-use bioreactors and digital bioreactors across the globe.The research study demonstrates the competitive landscape of the global next-generation biomanufacturing market and presents the market dynamics as well as the regulatory framework affecting the growth of the next-generation biomanufacturing across different regions.

The study also presents an in-depth analysis of the drivers, challenges, and opportunities of the market playing a significant role in major countries of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Rest-of-the-World.

The report is segmented based on workflow and product, medical application, end user, and region, thoroughly represented in different chapters.Each chapter provides a clear understanding of the products existing in the global next-generation biomanufacturing market and the current key trends in each domain.

The chapter further mentions the key companies of each domain and represents their contribution to the market.The report study also provides a holistic view of 15 major companies playing a key role by contributing their next-generation biomanufacturing market products.

In addition, the report covers detailed information on the advent of automation in biomanufacturing with data on types of automation, current trends, and opportunities in the field of automation.

BIS healthcare experts have found global next-generation biomanufacturing to be one of the most rapidly evolving markets. The global next-generation biomanufacturing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.85% during the forecast period 2021-2031 and is expected to reach a value of $85,201.2 million in 2031.

The following report presents the reader with an opportunity to unlock comprehensive insights regarding the next-generation biomanufacturing market and helps form well-informed strategic decisions. The market research study also offers a broad perspective of the different types of products and services available in the market and their impact on the biomanufacturing industry by providing critical insights into the direction of its future expansion.

Within the research report, the market is segmented based on workflow and product, medical application, end user, and region.Each of these segments has been further categorized into sub-segments to compile an in-depth study.

Each of these segments covers the snapshot of the market over the projected years, the inclination of the market revenue, underlying patterns, and trends by using analytics on the primary and secondary data obtained.

The global next-generation biomanufacturing market, by workflow, is primarily dominated by upstream biomanufacturing.This is mainly attributed to the involvement of a large number of high-cost equipment in upstream biomanufacturing compared to downstream biomanufacturing.

However, downstream biomanufacturing is expected to witness a high CAGR during the forecast compared to upstream biomanufacturing. This is mainly due to continuous product innovations in the chromatography product lines as well as in filtration systems used in downstream processing.

Among the different regions, North America dominated the global next-generation biomanufacturing market in 2020.Large, well-equipped biomanufacturing facilities with advanced infrastructure and strong investments in the biomanufacturing sector are significantly promoting the growth of the next-generation biomanufacturing market in North America.

Moreover, the ever-expanding biopharmaceuticals and biologics industry in North America is offering huge promises for the industrys growth, attracting the attention of the investors attempting to enter this field. Further, the headquarters of several key industry players in the U.S., such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., GE Healthcare, PBS Biotech, Inc., CESCO Bioengineering Co. Ltd., and Meissner Filtration Products, Inc., have further strengthened the market in the region.

Among all the regions, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period 2021-2031.This is mainly attributed to the strong potential of emerging nations of Asia-Pacific, including Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Singapore, that are witnessing huge adoption of technologically advanced biomanufacturing equipment.

The growing surge in new capacity installations to meet the increased product demand in developing nations of Asia-Pacific is further expected to boost the next-generation biomanufacturing market growth.

Competitive Landscape

The next-generation biomanufacturing market is largely dominated by companies such as Applikon Biotechnology BV, bbi-biotech GmbH, Danaher Corporation, Eppendorf AG, Esco Group of Companies, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Meissner Filtration Products, Inc., Merck KGaA, PBS Biotech, Inc., Pierre Gurin, Sartorius AG, Shanghai Bailun Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Solaris Biotechnology Srl, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., ZETA GmbH. The bioprocess segment of a few companies like GE Healthcare was highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the supply-demand gap. Due to this, the company reported low segment revenue in 2020. However, key players like Danaher Corporation witnessed high growth in the revenue attributed to the high demand for bioprocess solutions products.

The global -next-generation biomanufacturing market is growing exponentially due to the high rate of investments from both public and private sectors for the development of facilities equipped with advanced biomanufacturing equipment and instruments.Automation technologies are increasingly gaining prominence in the biomanufacturing industry over the years owing to their vast range of advantages in terms of greater speed, productivity, and accuracy.

Offering a more streamlined and centralized control, the market for automation systems is growing rapidly, with a greater number of companies investing and launching new automation solutions in the market.

Over the past five years, from 2017 to 2021, the next-generation biomanufacturing market has witnessed around 115 key developments biomanufacturing and automation undertaken by key companies that varied from acquisitions to partnerships and collaborations, among others. For instance, in February 2020, Honeywell International Inc. collaborated with Bigfinite, Inc. to contribute to process automation and controls technology with Bigfinites AI, data analytics, and machine learning platform to pace the medical therapies by helping pharma and biotech industries. Further, in March 2019, Rockwell Automation and GE Healthcare underwent a collaborative agreement to combine their automation single-use solution expertise to build bioprocessing operations for digital bioprocessing.

Countries Covered North America U.S. Canada Europe Germany Switzerland Ireland Italy France U.K. Spain Russia Rest-of-Europe Asia-Pacific China India South Korea Japan Australia Singapore Rest-of-Asia-Pacific Latin America Brazil Mexico Argentina Rest-of-Latin America Rest-of-the-WorldRead the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p06189199/?utm_source=GNW

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WisdomTree expands thematics UCITS range with BioRevolution ETF – ETF Express

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ETF issuer WisdomTree has launched the WisdomTree BioRevolution UCITS ETF (WDNA).

Listed on the London Stock Exchange and Brse Xetra, WDNA seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree BioRevolution ESG Screened Index (WTDNA), and has an expense ratio of 0.45 per cent.The ETF offers access to firms associated with BioRevolution activities through investment in publicly listed companies, which are expected to lead the transformations and advancements in genetics and biotechnology and meet WisdomTrees ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria.The biology revolution is creating a historic investment opportunity equivalent to the industrial and internet revolutions. says Chris Gannatti, Global Head of Research, WisdomTree. Advancements in biotechnology could represent the greatest innovations of our lifetime. The biology revolution has huge potential to address and mitigate some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity today whether that be climate change, food scarcity or controlling diseases and pandemics. New and transformative innovations could have a profound impact on society and the environment, improving the quality of life for many.WisdomTree leveraged insights from Dr Jamie Metzl, one of the worlds leading technology futurists and Special Strategist for WisdomTree, in its construction of the WisdomTree BioRevolution ESG Screened Index, which identifies the key sectors and industries that are expected to be most significantly transformed by advances in biological science and technology.The genetics and biotechnology revolutions wont just change our healthcare systems, allowing us to live healthier and longer lives, says Dr Jamie Metzl, author of Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity. They will also fundamentally transform our world far beyond healthcare. The same technologies driving healthcare innovation will have a seismic impact on industries including agriculture, materials, energy, and information processing, revolutionizing the ways we treat disease, grow food, produce materials, and process data. If the nineteenth was the century of chemistry and the twentieth of physics, the twenty-first will be the century of biology. I am delighted to be collaborating with the amazing team at WisdomTree and uncovering some of the opportunities presented by this historic megatrend.WDNA is the fifth ETF in WisdomTrees thematics UCITS range which also comprises ETFs providing exposure to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cyber security and battery technology industries. WisdomTrees thematics UCITS range, launched in 2018 with just one product, now has USD1.8 billion in assets under management.Alexis Marinof, Head of Europe, WisdomTree, says: Our approach of partnering with sector experts to construct indices within our thematics product range has resonated with investors and delivered strong investment performance. This approach has contributed to the building of a USD1.8 billion platform of differentiated thematic products which providing transparent and pure sector exposure in an ETF. WDNA brings together all the elements of the biology revolution and is at the sweet spot of innovation and diversification.

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Eczema treatment: Why your water could be making your eczema worse in the winter – Daily Express

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Eczemais a type ofskin condition that's caused by a combination of immune system activation, genetics and environmental triggers, affecting one in 10 adults in the UK. For many Brits, thewinter weather has worsened eczema symptoms as the cold air dries out, but it turns out those long, hot showers could be making it even more inflamed. Managing eczema during the winter can be tricky, but making these simple adjustments could relieve some of the symptoms.

A recent study by The University of Sheffield has found that the hardness of tap water can affect the inflammation of atopic dermatitis - more commonly known as eczema.

The study tested how washing with different kinds of water affects those suffering with eczema and skin irritation.

One of the key conclusions from the study was that hard water ultimately makes eczema worse.

Calcium, magnesium and other other properties found in hard water were found to be the most drying, pro-aging substances which contribute to inflammation of eczema on the skin by disrupting the skin's natural moisture barrier.

While you cant completely change the hardness of your water, Harvey Water Softeners have shared their top tips to prevent skin irritation and dryness this winter.

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Water quality in the UK differs across the nation with some areas accessing harder water than others.

The South East of England and London are known for particularly high levels of water hardness which can worsen the effects of eczema when showering, bathing, or washing your hands.

Limiting the number of showers you have in a day will expose your skin to the irritating substances in hard water while maintaining natural oil levels in the skin.

Speaking toExpress.co.uk, Harvey Water Softeners said: There is nothing better than jumping in a hot shower after a long day. However, extremely hot showers can dry out your skin, rather than hydrating it.

To avoid stripping the moisture from your cells, limit your warm showers to no more than one 10 minutes a day.

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Natural, thick moisturisers work well to repair damage to the skin's moisture barrier and help manage eczema symptoms.

Replenish moisture by applying lotions or emollients in a humid environment, perhaps after a bath or shower when the skin is fully hydrated.

This will lock much-needed moisture into the skin and should be done at least twice a day.

During the winter, you should use thicker products to supplement lost moisture and pay particular attention to your hands and face - these are key areas which are exposed to the cold winter air and can quickly become dry and damaged.

When suffering with eczema, it is important to keep your skin moisturised and calm with gentle products and fabrics that wont irritate existing flare-ups.

There are a few key points to remember when managing eczema in the winter, including:

Keeping your skin moisturised starts from within, so dont skimp on your water intake through the winter months.

While your body may feel cold outside, drinking plenty of cold water will keep your skin supple and your mind focused.

Herbal tea is a warming alternative to plain water, but you should always keep a jug nearby to remind yourself to keep sipping.

Use a water filter to remove impurities such as micro-plastics and chalky minerals in the process for a more refined drink.

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‘Severe eczema had my daughter screaming in pain and nothing worked’ – My London

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As a child, Dionne Reid and her brother both suffered from severe eczema.

During the hotter months of summer, Dionne found herself in and out of hospital constantly, as her skin would crack and bleed.

It was terrible, she said.

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Dionnes mum, Veronica Brown, would take her to appointment after appointment in their area of Peckham, South East London and beyond, as well as specialist treatments, trying out Chinese herbal medicines and dietician appointments.

Veronica, 67, said: Dionne had the brunt of it. She spent most of her early life in sulfur bandages.

Bath times were especially painful.

The whole neighbourhood knew exactly when she was having a bath," Veronica added.

But my heart goes out to her. It must have been absolute agony.

Veronica describes it as alligator skin.

Dionne and her brothers eczema is genetic, so it cant be cured, but Veronica was desperate to find something that would ease her childs symptoms.

Suddenly, Veronica became ill, and had to retire on medical grounds, so was faced with a lot more free time then she was used to.

Thats when she started to look into making her own products for her children using natural ingredients.

I used them as my willing guinea pigs, she laughs. And they loved it.

One day, my son said, mum, this Mums Soap is the biz!, she said. And he doesnt give compliments freely.

The soap worked miracles for her childrens symptoms, who were grown up by this point, and Dionne began convincing her mum to turn the soaps into a fully fledged business - Mums Soaps.

And it wasnt a hard decision for Veronica, who is a mother through and through. Im one of those naturally caring people that wants to help the world - I come from that vein, she says.

The business side was the hard part. But luckily, her daughter Dionne runs her own business, and was able to teach Veronica the ropes.

She helped me with the techy stuff, says Veronica. Managing social media, marketing, business skills. Because I had none of them. For someone at my age, it was absolutely challenging.

Dionne adds: At one point it was just more of like, a hobby. And then when we saw the impact it was like, Ok. Cool. I think this is the real deal.

So we went through this whole back and forth - like mum, this is branding, this is social media, this is the language that people care about, these are hashtags, this is Instagram.

She laughs: It was a real testing process for both of us.

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But even with Dionnes expertise, turning her passion into a business wasnt a smooth transition. Dionne said the industry wasnt always welcoming to a 67-year-old woman starting a business.

There were moments where people could manipulate her, Dionne said. There are no communities or systems that support elders in learning.

It was just me. I was her only outlet.

Now, Mums Soaps is a thriving business. Veronica says: "I want it to be the go-to brand. And also to inspire other older generations to dream."

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Data on Benefits of Dietary Exclusions for Children with AD Inconclusive – MD Magazine

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A recent research letter from the United Kingdom suggested that dietary exclusions for children with atopic dermatitis could have potential benefits, but that the evidence regarding these benefits was lacking.

Investigators cited limitations in their research, which included a narrow focus and a lack of eligible studies.

Despite this, a precedent with earlier studies that used food allergy tests to guide dietary exclusions for eczema symptoms. However, the literature surrounding exclusion diets for the treatment of atopic dermatitis was mixed.

Investigators led by Matthew J. Ridd, PhD, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol, sought to provide an up-to-date review of any available literature to anser the research question, What is the value of test-guided dietary exclusions for treating established AD in children under 12 years of age?

From January 2006 to June 2021. Ridd and colleagues searched 2 databases, MEDLINE and EMBASE, for relevant data.

Eligibility criteria included randomized controlled trials, participants under 12 years old with established atopic dermatitis, intervention of dietary exclusions informed by allergen specific IgE blood or skin prick testing, eczema severity collected as the outcome, and comparator being children with atopic dermatitis with no test-guided dietary exclusions.

Initially, a total of 1416 records were identified for title and abstract screening. However, 1245 records were screened for eligibility after 171 duplicates were removed.

Eventually, 24 full-text papers were identified, with 2 studies meeting the inclusion criteria.

Both studies were based in the UK with the first being published in 1998. This study involved 62 participants aged 11 to 17 months, with the allocation group having underwent an egg exlusion diet for 4 weeks.

In short, investigators from the 1998 study suggested that children with atopic dermatitis and egg sensitivity would benefit from an egg exclusion diet.

The TEST study was conducted in 2019, with 84 children aged 2 months to 5 years.

Participants were randomized to either dietary advice based on allergy history and skin prick testing of 6 allergens including cows milk, hens eggs, peanut, cashew, codfish and wheat.

Eczema severity was measured at baseline and 24 weeks using Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) and Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI).

Investigators considered the effect of dietary exclusion in the TEST study to be attenuated, as most participants were not advised to make any dietary changes. This, along with the absence of validated outcome measures, made for complications regarding comparisons between studies.

In contrast, the 1998 study was prospectively registered, had published protocol, and was generally better reported. However, the findings were limited and the adherence to the exclusion diet was mixed.

As such, the team called for more appropriately documented trials.

Dietary exclusions informed by tests may benefit some children with AD but further adequately powered trials of test-guided dietary exclusions for established AD in children are needed to make robust conclusions, the team wrote.

The research letter, Test-guided dietary exclusions for treating established Atopic Dermatitis in children: A systematic Review, was published online in Clinical and Experimental Allergy.

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A medical illustrator noticed patients are always depicted as White. So, he decided to draw diverse medical diagrams. – CBS News

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Chidiebere Ibe, a medical illustrator and aspiring neurosurgeon, noticed that the patients in medical diagrams are always depicted as White. So, he decided to change that.

Ibe, who is from Nigeria, began drawing different medical illustrations such as a fetus in a womb, lung conditions, and eczema all of patients who are Black. Typically, medical illustrations in textbooks or doctor's offices are White, and Ibe said he wanted to use his passion for medicine and art to "fix that inequality."

"The underrepresentation of black skin medical illustration in medical textbooks and as tool of communication in the public health sector has brought a bridge in Doctor-Patient communication," Ibe writes on Instagram, where he shares his illustrations. "My goal is to create medical illustration of such."

Earlier this year, Ibe was raising money for his tuition at Kyiv Medical School in Ukraine. In 2020, he became creative director of several medical journals, including the Journal of Global Neurosurgery, according to a YouTube video, where he promotes his drawings as well as his fundraiser for med school.

Ibe says the lack of diversity in medical illustrations has implications for medical trainees because many conditions may look different based on people's skin color. He also says representation matters and that Black students are more engaged with illustrations that portray their skin color.

"I have decided to change the status quo by portraying anatomy, physiology and pathology on the Black skin," he writes in his YouTube video.

Ibe, now a first-year medical student in Ukraine, went viral for his drawings on social media this week. The illustrations even caught the eye of "CBS Mornings" anchor Nate Burleson. "You don't realize you haven't seen it until somebody shows you this," Burleson said Tuesday.

"I have never, ever seen that. I love how you set it up: 'Didn't realize how much I was missing until I saw it,'" said "CBS Mornings" anchor Gayle King. "Never saw a picture of a black baby, a fetus, inside the stomach, ever."

CBS News has reached out to Ibe and is awaiting response.

Caitlin O'Kane is a digital content producer covering trending stories for CBS News and its good news brand, The Uplift.

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Shoppers Report Softer Skin and No Irritation With This Retinol-Based Body Lotion – Yahoo Lifestyle

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FIRM GROUND RETINOL BODY LOTION

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Retinol is a universally acclaimed anti-aging ingredient featured in some of the most-popular skincare products. Generally, retinol application has been centered around the skin and face, with a focus on items that can target fine lines, wrinkles, and the under eye area. For its latest product launch, Versed Skincare is branching out, creating an all-over retinol lotion that has already "blown away" one shopper with its results.

The Firm Ground lotion from Versed combines retinol (a type of vitamin A) with moisturizing ingredients like squalene, vitamin E, and cocoa butter. Suggested for use on areas including the chest, knees, and elbows, Firm Ground addresses signs of aging that traditionally occur on drier areas of the skin.

FIRM GROUND RETINOL BODY LOTION

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Skin irritation is often a common side effect of retinol use. While experts confirm that your skin will gradually adjust with continued use, Firm Ground aims to reduce that experience from the start, using an encapsulated version of retinol.

"Encapsulated retinol is a way to get the full benefits of retinol with less irritation. Encapsulation is also a way to formulate a product with a higher concentration of retinol, as the skin will tolerate it better, Dr. Luigi Polla, founder of Forever Institut and Alchimie Forever, told Real Simple.

In order to further reduce possible skin irritation, Tamerri Ater, senior director of product development at Versed, noted, "Like with all retinol based products, you should wear broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher and keep areas of application out of direct sunlight."

Firm Ground reviewers confirm their skin has acclimated to the lotion without any issue. "My skin usually reacts poorly to anything other than the most basic body lotion. However, that wasn't the case with Firm Ground," a reviewer shared. They added, "The retinol didn't cause any irritationit only made my skin soft! For the first time in as long as I can remember, I have soft elbows."

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It's recommended that you apply the lotion morning and night, but if this is your first time using retinol or you have sensitive skin, dermatologist Marnie Nussbaum suggests only using retinol twice a week. "After a few weeks, you can try increasing the frequency to four nights a week until you can use it nightly," she added.

Based on the experience of one first-time retinol user, Firm Ground is appropriate for most all skin types.

"This lotion worked far better than I had ever hoped. Having never used retinol, I didn't know what to expect. People, it helped my eczema," one reviewer shared. "I applied it to the keratosis pilaris (bumpy chicken skin) on the backs of my arms overnight. The next morning, it was darn near gone. Next, I tried it on my lower legs and feet, which is where my eczema flares worst. Overnight, [there was] soft, moisturized skin. My mind was blown. I plowed through the whole tube."

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Vatican Hosts Conference Touching on Transhumanism

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VATICAN CITY (ChurchMilitant.com) - With the support of the Pontifical Lateran University (PLU), globalists met in Vatican City on Monday to discuss the best path forward with humanity and technology in harmony.

The meeting has been described as an "exclusive gathering of technology, corporate, finance, government, academic, ecclesiastic and media leaders to catalyze awareness and establish the best path forward with humanity and technology in harmony."

Sponsored by OISTE Foundation, Humanity 2.0 held the meeting titled "Technology and Human Flourishing" with the support of the PLU at the Collegio Teutonico, which is adjacent to St. Peter's Square.

Humanity 2.0 developed in collaboration with the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) as "an agent of the common good and a believer in the need for a shared horizon to unite humankind," according to the organization's website.

Pope Francis created the DPIHD in August 2016 with the mission to promote "the integral development of the person in light of the Gospel and in line with the Social Doctrine of the Church."

The DPIHD operates "by means of a network of interactions that involve local Churches, Episcopal Conferences, the other organs of the Roman Curia, the international organizations (both Catholic and non-Catholic), the relations with governments and supranational organizations," according to the mission statement.

Humanity 2.0's vision is defined by five beliefs, including a belief that we are one species with a collective responsibility for shaping our future and that challenges to humanity must be met by coordinated action.

Screenshot of "Our Approach" from Humanity 2.0

The organization attempts to achieve its ends in three ways, the third way being to bring aboard "religious organizations who are aligned in tackling the respective impediment and investing in the solution."

The meeting at the Collegio Teutonico on Monday centered around talks by Carlos Moreira and David Fergusson and their co-authored book, The transHuman Code: How to Program Your Future, as well as Fr. Philip Larrey and his book, Artificial Humanity: An Essay on the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence.

Moreira is an active leader and member of several institutions and organizations focused on the advancement of technological innovation and preservation of human identity.

Fergusson is a corporate finance leader specializing in global mergers and acquisitions.

Father Philip Larrey is a Catholic priest who holds the chair of Logic and Epistemology at the Pontifical Lateran University in the Vatican and the chairman of Humanity 2.0.

According to the transHuman Code's synopsis:

What the authors propose is that if we start the design of the transHuman future from a human perspective, making sure that technology will inspire revolution or evolution, then we can ensure humanity continues to thrive. The transHuman Code tries to center humanity in the emerging tension between a human-controlled or a machine-controlled world. Moreira and Fergusson examine how humans can maintain the uniqueness and the humanity of this brave new world.

Larrey's book, Artificial Humanity, offers a philosophical discussion on artificial intelligence.

OISTE, the sponsor of Humanity 2.0's recent gathering in Vatican City, has a consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the UN and is an accredited member of the non-commercial Users Stakeholders Group of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.

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Ten Residents Aboard Station Wrap Up Week with Space Biology Space Station – NASA

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NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Kayla Barron are pictured in front of the International Space Stations Advanced Plant Habitat.

Space biology led the research schedule for the seven-member Expedition 66 crew aboard the International Space Station on Friday. The orbiting labs three guests also spent their day on a variety of Russian space experiments.

NASA Flight Engineers Mark Vande Hei and Kayla Barron partnered up throughout the day replacing components inside the Advanced Plant Habitat. Three-time station resident Thomas Marshburn of NASA prepared the Mouse Habitat Unit for upcoming rodent research.

Flight Engineer Matthias Maurer of ESA (European Space Agency) collected his blood sample and analyzed it using the Bio-Analyzer. At the end of the day, he joined Marshburn for retina scans conducted by NASA Flight Engineer Raja Chari using specialized imaging hardware with support from doctors on the ground.

Station commander and cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov worked on a pair of studies exploring how weightlessness affects the cardiovascular system and microbes then charged batteries inside the Soyuz MS-19 crew ship. Roscosmos Flight Engineer Pyotr Dubrov continued servicing and photographing bacteria samples for the Microvir space virus investigation.

Cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin, commander of the 11-day Soyuz MS-20 mission, serviced samples for a Russian microbiology study and had an Earth photography session. The two spaceflight participants from Japan, Yusaku Maezawa and Yozo Hirano, contributed to a study that explores how space affects the circulatory system.

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