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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...

A First Ever Prototype ‘Blood Test’ which can Objectively Measure the Severity of Pain

A novel blood test for pain has been developed which can help to provide objective treatments based on severity of pain A physician assesses a...

Nano-Engineered System for Delivery of Protein Therapeutics to Treat Osteoarthritis

Researchers have created 2-dimensional mineral nanoparticles to deliver treatment in the body for cartilage regeneration Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease which affects 630 million people...

PARS: A Better Tool to Predict Asthma Among Children

Computer-based tool has been created and tested for predicting asthma in young children. Asthma affects more than 300 million people worldwide and is among...

Automated Virtual Reality (VR) Treatments for Mental Health Disorders

Study shows effectiveness of an automated virtual reality treatment to psychologically intervene in reducing a person’s fear of heights Virtual Reality (VR) is a method...

Delivering Oral Dose of Insulin to Patients of Type 1 Diabetes: Trial Successful in Pigs

A new pill has been designed which delivers insulin into the bloodstream easily and pain-free, in pigs for now Insulin is an important hormone required...

Influence of Gut Bacteria on Depression and Mental Health

Scientists have identified several groups of bacteria which varied along with depression and quality of life in humans Our gastrointestinal (GI) track has a trillion...

Relief from Painful Neuropathy Through the Clearance of Partially Damaged Nerves

Scientists have found a new way in mice to get relief from the chronic neuropathic pain Neuropathic pain in humans is a chronic pain associated...

Gluten Intolerance: A Promising Step Towards Developing a Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis and Celiac Disease

Study suggests a new protein involved in development of gluten intolerance which can be a therapeutic target. Almost 1 out of 100 people suffer from...

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