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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...

Parkinson’s Disease: Treatment by Injecting amNA-ASO into the Brain

Experiments in mice show that injecting amino-bridged nucleic acid-modified antisense oligonucleotides (amNA-ASO) into the brain is a potent and efficient approach to target SNCA...

New Understanding of Mechanism of Tissue Regeneration Following Radiotherapy

Animal study describes role of URI protein in tissue regeneration after exposure to high-dose radiation from radiation therapy Radiation Therapy or Radiotherapy is an effective...

Treating Cancer Through Restoring Function of Tumour Suppressor Using Vegetable Extract

Study in mice and human cells describes reactivation of an important tumour suppressive gene using a vegetable extract thus offering a promising strategy for...

An Update in Understanding of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Study describes a novel mechanism involved in progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and highlights protein Mitofusin 2 as having the potential to be...

A New Combination Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease: Animal Trial Shows Encouraging Results

Study shows a new combination therapy of two plant-derived compounds to reverse cognitive impairment in mice At least 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s...

Advances in Treatment of HIV Infection by Bone Marrow Transplantation

New study shows a second case of successful HIV remission after a bone marrow transplant At least one million people die due to HIV-related causes...

Diagnosing Vitamin D Deficiency by Testing Hair Sample Instead of Blood Test

Study shows first step towards developing a test for measuring Vitamin D status from hair samples More than 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in...

Identification of Neuro-Immune Axis: Good Sleep Protects Against the Risk of Heart Diseases

New study in mice shows that getting enough sleep every night could provide protection from cardiovascular diseases. Getting enough sleep is a general advice given...

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