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Brazilian peppertree berries could pave the way in ‘disarming’ superbugs
A noxious weed that is considered as one of the worst pest plants in the state of Florida in the US may hold the key to fighting the antimicrobial resistant “superbugs”, according to researchers. The red berries of the Brazilian […]
South Korea to import 4.8 million doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine
In an effort to prevent further spread of the viral foot-and-mouth disease in South Korea, the country will import 4.8 million doses of vaccine against the disease by the end of the month. Six cases of foot-and-mouth have been found […]
Corn, milk protein layers make medicine better-tasting, safer for children
Making medicines for the use of infants and children can be really challenging as safety is just as important as taste and texture. A new drug delivery method that uses layers of corn and milk proteins to make medicine safer, […]
Landmark mental health research explores negative side effects of therapy
The unexplored territory of the negative side effects of psychological treatment is the focus of a groundbreaking research project from the Stockholm University in Sweden. Therapy has long been known to be an effective treatment for different forms of mental […]
Researchers develop minuscule 3D spheres to study tuberculosis infection
A new minuscule 3D system has been developed by researchers at the University of Southampton in England to study human infection in the laboratory. The team, which includes infection researchers, engineers and bio-informaticians in Southampton and University College London, have […]
Foot-and-mouth disease alert status in South Korea raised to highest level
South Korea has raised the country’s alert status for the foot-and-mouth disease to the highest level after a second strain of the disease was confirmed three days after a first outbreak was reported, Seoul’s agriculture ministry said. Kim Kyeong-kyu, deputy […]
Green tea compound may have life-saving benefits, biomedical engineers say
A team of engineers at Washington University in the US and their German collaborators say a compound found in green tea may have life-saving potential for patients suffering from multiple myeloma and amyloidosis who face often-fatal medical complications associated with […]
Experimental male contraceptive gel successful in monkey trials
An experimental new type of contraceptive for males that blocks sperm flow with a gel has been successful in monkey trials. Vasalgel acts as a physical barrier once injected into the tubes that sperm would swim down to the penis. […]
Laser technology could help oncologists remove brain cancer
A study has shown that lasers could aid surgeons in quickly analyzing brain cancers and deciding how much tissue to remove during surgery as taking too little leads to the cancer coming back, while too much could lead to disability. […]
Get firmer, more flat abs when you eat these 11 foods every day
After the back-to-back holiday celebrations of the New Year, Valentine’s Day is already around the corner. If you’re busy getting in shape for a romantic holiday getaway, here are a list of 11 foods to incorporate into your daily diet […]
