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Evonik’s healthcare unit opens new applied technology lab in Thailand
Evonik Health Care, a part of global specialty chemicals company Evonik, opened a new applied technology laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand for the development of oral formulations for drugs and dietary supplements. The new facility is the latest addition to Evonik’s […]
Worst meningitis outbreak in Nigeria since 2009 kills at least 140 people
A recent outbreak of meningitis in several states of Nigeria has killed at least 140 people, making it the worst outbreak of the disease since 2009 when it killed 156 people, according to officials. Meningitis causes an acute inflammation of […]
Elon Musk’s new medical research company to create neural lace technology
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has confirmed the launch of his new startup company, Neuralink, which is aimed at developing technology that will connect brains to computers. The company, which Musk says is registered as a “medical research” firm and […]
Malaria vaccine developed by Australian scientists passes early human trials
A new malaria vaccine developed by Australian scientists has passed early human trials, marking a world-first breakthrough in vaccine development for the mosquito-borne disease that kills up to half a million people each year. The vaccine, called PlasProtecT, developed by […]
World-first breakthrough in TB diagnosis by UK scientists “will save lives”
Scientists in the UK have made a significant world-first breakthrough in the diagnosis of the infectious diseases tuberculosis (TB). Cases of TB in the UK have begun falling recently, but England still has one of the highest rates in Europe. […]
Survey helped FDI World Dental Federation bust dental health myths
An international survey conducted in 12 countries helped the FDI World Dental Federation bust the myths about what people around the world believe to be good oral health practices. The results from the survey, conducted by YouGov on behalf of […]
US doctor finds potentially effective treatment for fatal sepsis
An intravenous vitamin and steroid infusion has demonstrated remarkable success in treating patients who at high risk of sudden death due to sepsis, a condition that leads to multiple organ failure and kills more people in the hospital than any […]
Drug successfully reverses aging in animal trials
Scientists say a drug has successfully reversed characteristics of aging in animal trials, where it rejuvenated old mice to restore their stamina, coat of fur and even some organ function. The team at Erasmus University Medical Center in the Netherlands […]
Random DNA copying errors cause two-thirds of cancer
Random, unpredictable mistakes that occur during cell copying cause almost two-thirds of the mutations that cause cancer, according to a new study by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in the US. The data from the research is […]
Spider venom may protect against brain damage after stroke
A protein found in the venom of deadly Australian funnel web spiders could have the potential to protect a patient’s brain from damage or injury after a stroke, researchers from the University of Queensland and Monash University said. The scientists […]
