So far, there is no proof that microplastics in drinking water pose a risk to human health, according to a new safety review into the potential risks of plastic in
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A cure for Ebola? Breakthrough drug trial shows promising results but challenges remain
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The world has finally reached a turning point in the fight against Ebola, experts say. The news came this week that two new drugs boosted survival rates of those recently
More than 11 million healthy childhood life years are lost to treatment-related ill-health and disability and fatal cancer, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) to assess childhood
Scientists have discovered a new type of liver cell called the hepatobiliary hybrid progenitor (HHyP) that may be able to regenerate the liver. These progenitors — stem-cell-like cells — are
Artificial proteins transform ordinary cells into smart cells with ‘limitless potential’
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The first completely artificial designer proteins have potentially opened up the door to a new era of precision cell therapies. Using a novel plug-and-play approach, scientists can achieve precise control
Last week, scientists reported the near eradication of disease-carrying mosquitoes from two separate islands in Ganzhou, China. The findings were published on 17 July in the journal Nature (1). Asian
A new comprehensive review paper published last week on 15 July in Nature plants explores how scientists can use CRISPR to enhance traditional plant breeding techniques with the goal of
Substantial health gains and healthcare cost savings can be achieved by switching short car trips to walking and cycling, according to a new study published on 17 July in PLOS
While in France, the Minister of Health Agnès Buzyn has just confirmed that the rate of reimbursement of homoeopathic treatments will gradually decrease to arrive at a non-reimbursement in 2021,
Feeding severely malnourished infants a diet rich in bananas, chickpeas and peanuts may boost healthy gut bacteria and help children grow, according to two studies published on 12 July in