Cart is empty A recently published study from Aarhus University may mean a textbook chapter on the immune system will have to be rewritten.
No sympathy for corrupt civil servants, warns President Hakainde Hichilema
 PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has warned public servants that they will not get sympathy from him when it comes to corruption allegations. Mr Hichilema said that appointees and those serving in public offices have been appointed to serve Zambians and not embezzle tax public resources. The President has since reiterated that that he will not condone […]
New ultrasound method could lead to easier disease diagnosis
A new ultrasound method that can measure the level of tension in human tissue for the first time—a key indicator of disease—has been developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield.
Researchers discover therapeutic target to aid in glaucoma treatment
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified a new therapeutic target that could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma.
The technology fighting Rwanda’s silent killer of women
When Rwandan villager Lillian was diagnosed with cervical cancer, the 30-year-old feared that her life was over. But a new gadget aimed at patients in low-income countries offered her hope.
House votes to declassify info about origins of COVID-19
The House voted unanimously Friday to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19, a sweeping show of bipartisan support near the third anniversary of the start of the deadly pandemic.
Pandemic 3 years later: Has the COVID-19 virus won?
On the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus is still spreading and the death toll is nearing 7 million worldwide. Yet most people have resumed their normal lives, thanks to a wall of immunity built from infections and vaccines.
Instrument used to fix hammertoe can block blood flow during procedure
Hammertoes and crossover toes are a condition commonly found in athletes or people with arthritis. While the conditions have differences in how many ligaments are torn, both involve a tear in the plantar plate. This tear causes the big toe to cross over towards the lesser toes, creating pain while walking.
Creating a versatile vaccine to take on COVID-19 in its many guises
One of the 12 labors of Hercules, according to ancient lore, was to destroy a nine-headed monster called the Hydra. The challenge was that when Hercules used his sword to chop off one of the monster’s heads, two would grow back in its place. He therefore needed an additional weapon, a torch, to vanquish his foe.
Three years of COVID-19: Learning to live in a world reshaped by the pandemic
On March 11, 2020, when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, everyone wanted to know: “What is this disease, and how can we stop it?”