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MYCN-induced lineage infidelity initiates SHH medulloblastoma-like tumors outside the canonical lineage of origin

Amplification and high expression of MYCN and MYC are recurrent features of medulloblastoma and other pediatric cancers, yet how these proto-oncogenes interact with developmental programs to initiate tumorigenesis remains unclear. Here, we combine the experimental accessibility of the avian embryo with single-cell transcriptomics to investigate how MYCN overexpression reshapes cerebellar lineage…

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Namibia: Male Graduates Face Severe Mental Health Challenges in Namibia

[Namibian] A recent conference in Windhoek highlighted how societal pressure to provide and post-graduation unemployment are driving rising anxiety and depression levels among young men.

  • Male graduates in Namibia face severe mental health challenges.
  • Societal pressure and high unemployment rates contribute to anxiety and depression.
  • Addressing men's mental health is a critical issue requiring community support.

Namibia: Duo Cleared of N$1m Seal Genital Export

[Namibian] Two men who were arrested on charges about the alleged illegal export of seal genitals from Namibia in January last year were found not guilty in the Windhoek Regional Court on Friday.

  • Chinese men Hou Xuecheng and Zhang Xianming cleared of charges.
  • Sealed genitals valued at N$1.16 million legally acquired.
  • Court ruled duo did not illegally export seal genitals.