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Co-founder of SEA guide travelfish.org Also author of Couchfish: couchfish.substack.com Done with Twitter, find me at: mastodon.social/@travelfish

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Dodge the crowds and head off the beaten track in Vietnam

Dodge the crowds and head off the beaten track in Vietnam

By Stuart McDonald Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size Much has changed in 25 years across…

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Into the wild: take a slow boat to see Borneo's orangutans

Into the wild: take a slow boat to see Borneo's orangutans

By Stuart McDonald Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size A dozen of us perch on a damp woode…

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The other side of Singapore - awesome cafes, walking trails and plenty of history

The other side of Singapore - awesome cafes, walking trails and plenty of history

Forget skyscrapers and shopping. Singapore's broad footpaths, expansive parks and meandering trails make it a…

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Koh Rong travel guide (Updated 2019) Travelfish.org

Koh Rong travel guide (Updated 2019) Travelfish.org

Cambodia's second largest island, Koh Rong boasts arguably the most beautiful beaches in the country. If you'…

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Toxoplasma gondii infection is associated with changes in chronic outcomes in traumatic brain injury

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By Gershon Spitz, Tamara Baker, Stuart Mcdonald, Amelia Hicks, Rachael Knott, Mujun Sun, Jake Mitchell, Gavin Gan, Natasha Krishnadas, Terence J. O’Brien, William T. O’Brien, Meng Law, Jennie L Ponsford, Christopher Rowe, Sandy R Shultz
| Nature Verified
Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to lasting neurological and emotional effects. Latent Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection, prevalent worldwide, may exacerbate these outcomes by altering immune and neurochemical pathways. This cross-sectional observational study investigated whether chronic T. gondii infection is associated with structural brain differences and long-term outcomes in survivors of moderate-to-severe TBI ≥ 10 years post-injury.
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Human inflammatory bowel disease-on-a-chip for modelling disease progression, cancer initiation and sex-specific effects

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By Alican Ozkan, Gwenn E. Merry, David Chou, Ryan R. Posey, Anna Stejskalová, Karina Salgado Calderon, Megan M Sperry, Joshua Piatok, Viktor Horváth, Lorenzo Ferri, Emanuela Carlotti, Stuart Mcdonald, Douglas J. Winton, Rocco Ricciardi, Liliana Bordeianou, Sean Hall, Girija Goyal, Donald E. Ingber
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Abstract Patients affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exhibit compromised intestinal barrier function and decreased mucus accumulation, as well as increased inflammation, fibrosis and cancer risk, with symptoms often being exacerbated in women during pregnancy.
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Thailand to cancel 60-day visa free entry

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By Stuart Mcdonald
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on admin News yesterday that the Thai cabinet has unfortunately approved a proposal to cancel the 60-day visa-free entry rule for nationals of over 90 countries. It isn’t clear when this will become policy, but as soon as that becomes clear I’ll update the Thailand visa page. Thailand does goes through these cycles of loosening then tightening visa rules, but it’s hard to see any upside for travellers to the country in this decision. #1 somtam2000 has been a member since 21/1/2004.
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