Cart is empty Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, and only around 10% of patients survive for five years after being diagnosed.
Rapid DNA sequencing yields timely answers for infant epilepsy
Treating children with epilepsy has traditionally been a matter of trial and error, trying different drugs one after the other. In the one-third of patients for whom the drugs do not work and seizures continue, doctors consider brain surgery—if it can be done safely.
New machine learning techniques boost predictions for virtual drug screening with less data
Scientists using machine learning tools to analyze biomedical data often turn to neural network algorithms, but before these models became popular, another simpler type of machine learning algorithm called kernel methods were commonly used. Kernel methods work by first applying straightforward operations to transform data and then training a simple model on the transformed data.
Give local investors incentive – economist
By VITA BANDA
PRIVATE sector Development Association (PSDA) Chairman Yusuf Dodia has implored government to give incentives to local investors for the kwacha to stabilise.
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Discovery of protein-protein interaction lays foundation for future glioblastoma therapy
The discovery of a previously unknown molecular target has inspired what may become a therapeutic breakthrough for people with glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive brain cancer.
Healthy lifestyle can help prevent depression: New research may explain why
A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection, while avoiding smoking and too much sedentary behavior, reduces the risk of depression, new research has found.
Blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome found to be 91% accurate
An international team of medical researchers has announced the development of a blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome. The test is reportedly 91% accurate. In their paper published in the journal Advanced Science, the group describes their test, how it works and how well it has fared during initial testing.
Increasing severe maternal morbidity linked to heat exposure
Research led by the University of California at Irvine provides strong evidence linking maternal heat exposure during pregnancy to an increased risk of severe maternal morbidity, with potential implications for public health strategies and interventions.
Scientists identify new therapeutic target for metastatic cancer
In a recent study led by Lei Jiang, Ph.D., an assistant professor of molecular and cellular endocrinology, a team of researchers from City of Hope and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, found a potential new target for treating patients with metastatic cancer. Their findings were published in the August 29 issue of the journal Cell Reports.
‘Job well done’
…Nkandu, FAZ applauds Chipolopolo boys
By MIYOBA MICHAEL
MINISTER of Sports Youth and Arts Elvis Nkandu has hailed the Zambia National team for qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for January 2024 in Ivory Coast as Group H winners following a 1-1 stalemate against Comoros on Saturday night.
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