Cart is empty Gut microbiome variation associated with race and ethnicity arises after three months of age and persists through childhood, according to a new study published August 17 in the open access journal PLOS Biology by Elizabeth K. Mallott of Washington University in St. Louis, US, Seth Bordenstein of Pennsylvania State University, US, and colleagues.
Neuroscientists successfully test theory that forgetting is actually a form of learning
Neuroscientists today report the first results from experimental tests designed to explore the idea that “forgetting” might not be a bad thing, and that it may represent a form of learning—and outline results that support their core idea.
Expanded Medicaid coverage linked to higher participation in cancer clinical trials
The Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act resulted in a 19% annual increase in Medicaid-insured cancer patients participating in publicly funded clinical trials, according to researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, the SWOG Statistics and Data Management Center and Columbia University.
Vinchenzo in ‘ Chakolwa wa Nzeru’ EP
By LIFESTYLE REPORTER
Galaya Music Entertainment, signed artiste Vinchenzo M’bale has graced his fans with his long awaited EP “Chakolwa Wa Nzeru” which drops Friday 18th of August 2023.
On this EP, the artiste went all international with a feature with Malawi musician Eli Njuchi ( who has done previous features with other prominent Musicians in Zambia like Yo-Maps.)
Vinchenzo dropped one of the tracks off this EP as a sample three months ago and it featuring Milodo the vocalist and Kayz Adam on ‘Beer I love you’. Both the song and video were well received by the fans.
The Ma Reasons singer’s eight-track EP has features that will have his fans feeling hyped for summer.
It is definite that 72 hours wait has never been this long.
Significant link found between paternal depression and an increased risk of mental health issues in offspring
A global review of studies involving more than 7 million fathers, including Australians, and their children has confirmed a significant link between paternal depression and an increased risk of mental health issues in their offspring.
Female genital mutilation identified as a leading cause of death in African countries
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a leading cause of death in the countries where it is practiced, with over 44,000 additional women and young girls dying each year, a new study reveals.
Study uncovers potential new source of genetic mutations that cause neurodegenerative disease
Scientists have discovered an additional potential cause of the genetic mutations that result in rare conditions such as Huntington’s disease (HD).
In emergency rooms, marginalized patients more likely to be skipped in line
In most U.S. emergency departments (ED), patients are admitted in an order based on both the urgency of their condition and when they arrived. But in a new study, Yale researchers found that nearly 29% of ED patients are jumped in line, with those from marginalized groups—including lower-income patients, non-white patients, and non-English speakers—more likely to be cut by others.
Power set up base in J’burg
…as F.C. MUZA fly to Equatorial Guinea for CAF Confederations Cup duty
By MICHAEL MIYOBA
ZAMBIA’S only envoys in the CAF Champions League Power Dynamos, have set up base in Johannesburg, South Africa ahead of the much-anticipated clash with African Stars of Namibia.
The Zambian champions will face African Stars in South Africa in the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League before hosting the return leg which will be played at Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa Stadium a week later.
Power Dynamos gaffer Mwenya Chipepo has assembled a competitive squad led by captain Godfrey Ngwenya, goal keeper Lawrence Mulenga and lethal top man Andy Boyeli, the Congolese international who won the top scorer’s award as Power Dynamos won the domestic league title and qualify for the continental championship.
Power Dynamos are aiming to reach the Group Stage of the prestigious continental championship.
Power Dynamos vice president Ferdinand Menzu said the Zambian giants are determined to make the country proud as they fight to achieve the set objectives for the season.
Menzu challenged Power Dynamos’ players to stay focused and work hard to make the country proud.
Ngwenya says the players are committed to make their sponsors and fans happy as they represent the country in the continental championship.
Power Dynamos will be aiming to bounce back from two consecutive defeats when they face the Namibian champions who are deemed as the underdogs going into the clash in Johannesburg.
Meanwhile, F.C. MUZA head coach, Mathews Ndhlovu has unveiled a 24-man squad for the CAF Confederation Cup engagement in Equatorial Guinea.
F.C. MUZA will this Saturday face Cono Sport in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea in a CAF Confederation Cup first round first leg fixture.
Studies show potential of AI-powered language assessment for cognitive and motor disorders
A research team led by Prof. Li Hai from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has completed their research in the field of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered language assessment for cognitive and motor disorders in a series of papers.