A new research study at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB) of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), published in the journal PNAS, reveals how cancer cell intrinsic mechanisms and interactions with the microenvironment shape brain tumor growth and progression to malignancy.
Researchers unlock mystery of cartilage regeneration in lizards, insight into osteoarthritis-damaged cartilage
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC have published the first detailed description of the interplay between two cell types that allow lizards to regenerate their tails. This research, published on August 10 in Nature Communications, focused on lizards’ unusual ability to rebuild cartilage, which replaces bone as the main structural tissue in regenerated tails after tail loss.
Research sheds new light on gene therapy for blood disorders
Research from experts at Michigan Medicine, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine is breaking ground on new ways of treating blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia, through gene therapy. The study is published in the journal Science.
Researchers develop novel technology to quantify protein critical to blood clot formation through breath gas analysis
Immunothrombosis, or the formation of microscopic blood clots during inflammation, is a major cause of morbidity among patients with sepsis or severe COVID-19. A key enzyme in this process is thrombin. To date, no method exists for early detection of immunothrombosis in a living organism.
Woman,71, gathers courage to report son for raping her
IN WHAT can be described as a taboo, a 41-year-old man of Misaka Farm Block, Kitwe, has allegedly been forcibly and repeatedly having sex with his own mother aged 71. Yesterday, the woman, who has been overwhelmed by shame, gathered the courage and reported the incest case to the police whose investigations led to the […]
‘Anything is possible,’ Leicester coach address transfer concerns amid Patson Daka-Everton links
WITH Everton eyeing striker Patson Daka, Leicester City coach Enzo Maresca has refused to rule out the possibility of any of his players leaving, saying “Some players will leave for sure,” Everton are reportedly said to have shown interest in signing Daka as they eye to add a new striker ahead of the Premier League […]
NGOCC a surrogate of UPND says Chiengi MP
By NATION REPORTER
CHIENGI independent Member of Parliament, Reverend Given Katuta has labeled the Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) as a political party that is a surrogate of the UPND.
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Implement children’s Act – PANOS
By SHERRY CHABALA
PANOS Institute Southern Africa has urged Government to implement all the provisions of the Children’s Act Number 12 of 2022 for the fight against child abuse to be a success.
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President Hichilema calls on accountants to help champion the fight against corruption
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on accountants to help in the fight against corruption to help foster economic development. Mr Hichilema said accountants are critical in the management of the economy, which is why they should be part of the economic transformation agenda as front liners. The Head of State has reiterated that the fight […]
Lusaka resident charged with incitement of uniformed personnel
A FORMAL arrest and charge has been made in the case of Brighton Mwanza, a 25-year-old residing at Plot Number 1691 Balastone in Lusaka. The charges relate to the offense of Inciting Mutiny, as stipulated under Section 48(b) of the Penal Code Act Chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia. According to Police spokesperson Rae […]