Cart is empty THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) this morning has destroyed 52 sex toys which were intercepted at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone. This follows an Order of Destruction as guided by the Livingstone Magistrate Court. The 52 pieces of assorted sex toys valued at K36,600 were intercepted by ZRA Customs from travellers who arrived […]
World-first AI foundation model for eye care to supercharge global efforts to prevent blindness
Researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that has the potential to not only identify sight-threatening eye diseases but also predict general health, including heart attacks, stroke, and Parkinson’s disease.
Zambia’s entrepreneurs in US$125M boost
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU
VER US$125 million worth of funding to support Zambia’s entrepreneurs has been raised through Impact Capital Africa (ICA) meant to develop the country’s ecosystem and beyond.
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Study identifies a potential new approach to PTSD treatment
An LSU Health New Orleans research study led by Siqiong June Liu, Ph.D., Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy, has found that cerebellar inhibitory interneurons are essential for fear memory, a type of emotional memory formation. Inhibitory interneurons within the cerebellar circuitry act as gatekeepers and control the output of the cerebellar cortex.
Study reveals why cancer may spread to the spine
The vertebral bones that form the spine are derived from a distinct type of stem cell that secretes a protein favoring tumor metastases, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The discovery opens up a new line of research on spinal disorders, helps explain why solid tumors so often spread to the spine, and could lead to new orthopedic and cancer treatments.
Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made
Female genital cutting is a secretive and largely invisible practice in Pakistan.
Q&A: CDC greenlights two updated COVID-19 vaccines, but how will they fare against the latest variants?
On Sept. 12, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the newly formulated COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans ages 6 months and up, hours after its expert advisory committee voted 13 to 1 in favor of recommending the vaccines.
Gassing suspect breaks down in court
…as he recounted how he was tortured by the police in 2020
By GRACE CHAILE
GASSING suspect Given Phiri broke down in tears in court yesterday when he recounted how he was cruelly tortured by Police officers in 2020.
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Now threats on HH irk UPND hierarchy
By NATION REPORTER
THE stance taken by UPND officials and party members regarding the statement that was made by senior ZANU-PF official Patrick Chinamasa was in order considering verbosity of the threats that were issued, UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has said.
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New technique helps CAR T therapies fight cancer cells while minimizing severe side effects
In recent years, cancer researchers have hailed the arrival of chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR T) therapy, which has delivered promising results, transforming the fight against various forms of cancer. The process involves modifying patients’ T-cells to target cancer cells, resulting in remarkable success rates for previously intractable forms of cancer.