Biology
Ghanaian Scientist Awarded US$3M to Sequence Genome of Sickle Cell Children
Ghanaian Scientist Dr. Ofori-Acquah who was previously a recipient of NIH-NHLBI R01, worth over $400,000 for his grant titled "Therapeutic Targets in Acute…
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BioNTech to Produce Vaccines in Africa
While most developed nations have most of their populations fully vaccinated, only 11% of the African population are fully vaccinated. Vaccine disparity is…
Genetics
Progeria: the disease that causes children to look old
Peloza was 5 years old when she started losing her hair and started looking older than her age. Her mother narrated that the…
Biology
Ghanaian Scientists Discover Target for Malaria Vaccine
The long search for malaria vaccine might soon be over as researchers from the University of Ghana have identified and characterized a novel…
Medicine
Your Partner can help you stay Fit and Healthy
A recent paper highlights that heart attack survivors stands a greater chance of changing unhealthy habits or creating new ones when they are…
Biology
Cancer in Africa: Everything You Need to Know
Cancer is a complex disease that encompasses over 100 different types, each with its unique characteristics. In all forms of cancer, the normal…
Bioengineering
How Nanobots Are Being Used to Fight Cancer
Research into the application of nanobots in cancer treatment is an ongoing endeavour. At the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in…
Biology
New Study Links touted hydroxychloroquine to higher mortality
The scientists found that, the risk of mortality rose by an alarming 34 percent for those given hydroxychloroquine. The risk of developing serious…
Biology
Groundbreaking expedition discovers ancient viruses
In a remarkable quest for insights into past climates, researchers embarked on an ambitious expedition in 2015, aiming to retrieve the planet's oldest…
Medicine
New Cancer Test Helps Men Reduce Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies
About 1 man in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer develops mainly in older men and in…
Medicine
Mental Health Patients Reap Benefits of Psychoanalysis
Studies have found that psychoanalytic therapies are evidence-based and lead to significant improvements in mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.