Ancient DNA data hold insights into past organisms and ecosystems — handle them with more care
On Dec. 10, 2024, researchers reported that DNA recovered from ancient remains is transforming our understanding of organisms…
PAHO highlights increase in dengue, Oropouche, and avian influenza cases in the Americas, control measures advised
On Dec. 10, 2024, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported on three transmissible diseases affecting the Region…
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Scientists collect ‘microbial fingerprints’ found in household plumbing
On Dec. 10, 2024, a research team led by Fangqiong Ling, an assistant professor at Washington University in…
How fast is your brain ageing? Proteins in blood offer clues
On Dec. 9, 2024, neurologists at Fudan University in Shanghai, China have identified 13 proteins in the blood…
Africa CDC Deployed Experts to Investigate unknown Disease X outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
On Dec. 9, 2024, the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that it is working closely with…
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Arizona Department of Health Services reported first human H5N1 cases in Arizona
On Dec. 6, 2024, the Arizona Department of Health Services reported the first human H5N1 cases in Arizona….
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Wuhan lab samples hold no clues relatives to virus behind COVID
On Dec. 6, 2024, Shi Zhengli, the Chinese virologist at centre of COVID lab-leak theory, has presented evidence…
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Scripps Research scientists identified mutation that could facilitate H5N1 “bird flu” virus infection and potential transmission in humans
On Dec. 5, 2024, a study led by scientists at Scripps Research reveals that a single mutation in…
H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in 11 California Dairies
On Dec. 5, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported that following an investigation with the…
Risk of depression and heart disease linked in women
On Dec. 5, 2024, researchers Dr Sonia Shah and Dr Clara Jiang from the University of Queensland’s Institute…
WHO announced first prequalification of a tuberculosis diagnostic test
On Dec. 5, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for…
TGen-ASU study revealed lasting effects of common herbicide on brain health
On Dec. 4, 2024 a study led by researchers from TGen and Arizona State University showed that pre-clinical models exposed…
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Virtual lab powered by ‘AI scientists’ super-charges life Science research
On Dec. 4, 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) researchers, in an effort to automate scientific discovery announced they have…
Nanopore direct RNA sequencing finds cancer’s ‘fingerprint’ improved early detection
On Dec. 4, 2024, researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona announced they had discovered…
Health officials investigated mystery disease in southwest Congo after 143 deaths
On Dec. 3, 2024, Congolese officials reported that a flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over…
California Secured Broad Voluntary Recalled of Raw Milk and Cream to Protect Consumers
On Dec. 3, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced it had secured a broad, voluntary…
personalized electroencephalography e-tattoos printed On-scalp
On Dec. 2, 2024, a team of researchers reported they had conducted on-scalp digital printing of custom-designed, temporary-tattoo-like…
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New CRISPR Toolkit to Allow Remote-Controlled Genome Editing
On Dec. 2, 2024, engineers in the University of Southern Califoronia (USC) Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical…
First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years
On Nov. 28, 2024, scientists from King’s College London reported that an injection given during some asthma and…
AI can predict study results better than human experts
On Nov. 27, 2024, a study led by the University College London reported that large language models, a…
Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry
On Nov. 27, 2024, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced they had developed a nanorobotic hand…
California Department of Public Health Warned Against Drinking Second Lot of Raw Milk Following Bird Flu Detection
On Nov. 27, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a second warning to Californians to…
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Cervical cancer deaths in young women plummet after introduction of HPV vaccine
On Nov. 27, 2024, researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center reported that cervical cancer deaths have plunged dramatically…
U.S. suspended Mexican cattle imports after New World screwworm case
On Nov. 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it had temporarily paused imports of Mexican…
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UNAIDS reported Fewest new HIV cases since late 1980s
On Nov. 26, 2024, the the United Nations reported that fewer people contracted HIV last year than at…
Texas public health officials announced locally acquired case of dengue virus
On Nov. 25, 2024, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported that the first locally acquired case…
California Department of Public Health Warned Against Drinking Single Lot of Raw Milk Following Bird Flu Detection
On Nov. 24, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a warning the public to avoid…
CDC confirmed H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California, first in U.S.
On Nov. 22, 2024, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with…
Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed first case of clade I mpox in Canada
On Nov. 22, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed the first case of clade I…
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Mexico Notified United States of New World Screwworm Detection
On Nov. 22, 2024, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Mexico notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal…