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Outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebolavirus in DR Congo and Uganda

The current orthoebolavirus outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda is confirmed to be caused by the species Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense (Bundibugyo virus),...

Tumour Treating Fields (TTFields) approved for Pancreatic cancer

Cancer cells have electrically charged parts hence are influenced by electric fields. Application of alternating electric fields (TTFields) to solid tumours selectively target and...

Two Novel Henipaviruses Detected in Fruit bats in China 

The henipaviruses, Hendra virus (HeV) and Nipah virus (NiV) are known to cause fatal diseases in humans. In 2022, Langya henipavirus (LayV), a novel henipavirus was identified in Eastern...

DNA Origami Nanostructures for Treatment of Acute Kidney Failure

A novel study based on nanotechnology generates hope for treating acute kidney injury and failure. Kidney is an essential vital organ which performs critical functions...

A New Drug to Fight Advanced Drug-resistant HIV Infection

Researchers have designed a novel HIV drug ibalizumab which can help fight advanced, drug-resistant HIV infection in patients who have no other treatment options. At...

A New Antibody Approach to Fight Ovarian Cancer

A unique immunotherapy-based antibody approach has been developed which targets cancers consisting of solid tumours. Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer in women...

Detecting and Stopping Epileptic Seizures

Researchers haves shown an electronic device can detect and end epileptic seizures when implanted into brain of mice Our brain cells called neurons either excite...

Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Decrease Risk of Dementia

A study suggests that both excessive consumption of alcohol and total abstinence contribute to a person’s risk of developing dementia later in life Dementia is...

A New Cure for Congenital Blindness

Study shows a new way to reverse genetic blindness in a mammal Photoreceptors are cells in the retina (back of the eye) which when activated...

A New Non-Addictive Pain-relieving Drug

Scientists have discovered a safe and non-addictive synthetic bifunctional drug for relieving pain Opioids provide the most effective pain relief. However, opioid usage has reached...

Stress Could Affect Development of Nervous System in Early Adolescence

Scientists have shown that environmental stress can affect normal development of nervous system in worms who are approaching puberty Scientists have been trying to understand...

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