By Morgan Nwanguma A new study has uncovered a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment by repurposing existing cancer drugs. Researchers compared the gene expression patterns […]
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In just seconds, AI can generate proteins aimed at defeating cancer and superbugs
By Morgan Nwanguma Australian scientists have harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to generate a ready-to-use biological protein capable of killing antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as E. coli. […]
A plant virus that reprograms the immune system to destroy cancer
By Morgan Nwanguma Plant virus powers immune system to fight cancer—affordable, effective, and nearing clinical trials A virus that normally infects black-eyed peas is emerging […]
Blood Pressure Drug Could Help In Fight Against Breast Cancer -Study
By Chigbu Nwaobia Scientists at Monash University in Melbourne say beta blockers – which work by dampening the effects of stress hormones – may also […]
Could artificial intelligence predict cancer? Genomics-based model simulates tumour behaviour
By Morgan Nwanguma Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have created software that uses genomic data and mathematical modelling to forecast […]
Handling Menopause: Signs, Symptoms and Management
By Evans Matthews Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, marking the end of her menstrual cycles and fertility. It typically occurs between […]
The After Effects of Vaccines on a Baby: Things to Know
By Evans Matthews Vaccines are among the most important medical advances in human history, protecting millions of children from life-threatening diseases. For babies, vaccination is […]
Hernia in Men: Causes and Treatment
By Evans Matthews Hernia is one of the most common health issues affecting men globally, often causing discomfort and, in severe cases, life-threatening complications. While […]
The Rise of Microbiome-Based Drugs – Using Gut Bacteria as Medicine for Chronic Illnesses
By Evans Matthews In the past decade, scientists have been uncovering one of the most remarkable frontiers in medicine — the human microbiome. This vast […]
CRISPR and Gene Editing in Pharma – From Curing Sickle Cell Disease to Tackling Inherited Blindness
By Evans Matthews In the last decade, the world has witnessed one of the most revolutionary leaps in biotechnology: the rise of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing. […]
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