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Duke University Medical Center-led research has identified a human-specific DNA enhancer that regulates neural progenitor proliferation and cortical size. Small genetic changes in HARE5 amplify a key developmental pathway, resulting in increased cortical size and neuron number in experimental models. Findings have implications for understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders.

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk is teaming up with California-based biotech Septerna to develop new pills to treat obesity, type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases.

The WHO Pandemic Agreement, an accord designed to address the mistakes made in handling COVID-19, is being submitted for adoption Tuesday at the World Health Assembly.

NATION REPORTER FIRST Capital Bank has been named the Best Mobile Banking Application for 2025 by Digital Banker Africa, a prestigious accolade recognising the continent’s most innovative and customer-focused financial institutions. The Digital Banker Africa Awards celebrate organisations setting new benchmarks through cutting-edge innovation, strong infrastructure, strategic growth, and pioneering technology to better serve businesses […]

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THE trial of former First Lady Esther Lungu, who is facing charges of theft, has been adjourned to June 24 after the trial magistrate, Mbuywana Sinvula, was reported to be unwell.

Mrs Lungu is charged alongside police officers James Phiri and Lee Chisulo, as well as Kapambwe Lungu and Catherine Banda, with the theft of three motor vehicles and a certificate of title for a house in Libala.

The case was mentioned before Magistrate Mwandu Sakala, who adjourned the matter to June 24.

According to the charges, the accused allegedly stole a Toyota Runx, a Toyota Alex, and a certificate of title relating to property located in Lusaka, valued at over one million Kwachas ($47,190). The property allegedly belongs to James Phiri.

Mrs Lungu was accompanied by PF officials and members led by Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda.

NATION REPORTER NEVERS Mumba should now allow the youth to take up leadership of the MMD because he has outgrown his usefulness after 65 years, Gaston Sichilima has said. Mr Sichilima, one of the longest serving members of the MMD said Pastor Mumba, who celebrated his 65th birthday yesterday now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the elders […]

Surgeons at a hospital in Los Angeles, California have successfully performed the world’s first human bladder transplant, hospital officials said.

A LUMEZI Man is in a critical condition, after being bitten by a Hyena in Lumezi District of Eastern Province.

Eastern Province Police Commissioner Roberson Mweemba confirmed the development and identified the man as Gladwell Banda aged 26.

Mr Mweemba said the incident happened on May 17, 2025, at around 03:00 hours near Chizindile Village in Lumezi and reported at around 07:00hrs at Lumezi Police Post.

“Mr Banda and his friend Derrick Muhoni aged 25 of Chimongo Village, Chief Zumwanda, had gone to Sikatengwa area where they had a piece work. After finishing their work late,  Derrick Muhoni advised his friend Mr Banda that they sleep and go home the following day, the  Report further indicates that  Mr Banda refused saying he had money for transport hence he will get into a vehicle going to Chitala and that from Chitala he will walk home.

Having said that, he left to go and look for a vehicle going to Chitala of which he managed to find one,” he said.

Meanwhile, further information indicate that Mr Banda was in a drunken state and that when Mr Banda dropped at Chitala, he also had a piece of meat on his hand at around 02:00 hours and started off going home on foot.

As he was a few meters away from home, he was attacked by a hyena and was only rescued by a brother who heard him crying for help.

“Unfortunately, he had already sustained an open wound on the right side of the stomach with protruding intestines while his toes on the right foot were  also eaten off,” Mr Mweemba said.

Mr Mweemba said Mr Banda was then quickly picked and rushed to Lumezi District Hospital, adding that officers visited the victim in the hospital who was found in an unconscious state with the reported injuries.

He said the victim is currently in unstable condition being attended to by medical personnel.

The Victim has been referred to Chipata General Hospital for further treatment.

ZANIS

By combining information from many large datasets, MIT researchers have identified several new potential targets for treating or preventing Alzheimer’s disease.

A combination of two drugs could improve outcomes and reduce the need for toxic chemotherapy for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), the most common cancer in childhood and one that can be particularly difficult to treat in older patients, according to Cambridge scientists.