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Researchers transplant pig kidney to brain-dead human
Study suggests that pig kidney xenotransplantation can happen safely
Highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak confirmed in Namibia
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 is a zoonotic strain and can be transmitted to humans from infected birds
Google Doodle celebrates one of world’s most influential scientists — Stephen Hawking
This year marks Hawking’s 80th birthday anniversary. He was born on 8 January 1942.
Folic acid-like drug modifies DNA in aggressive brain tumours: Study
Research showed for the first time that the DNA methylome of these brain tumours can be reprogrammed. The study was published recently in the medical journal “Cancer Research Communications”. Stephen Clark — MD, PhD, and a neuro-oncologist at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Centre — who is the study’s corresponding and lead author, said that this is the first time DNA methylome reprogramming has occurred with any solid human tumour.
Salk Institute finds new route for regulating blood sugar levels independent of insulin
New molecular pathway controls blood glucose, circumventing insulin resistance
Egyptologists digitally ‘unwrap’ mummy of king Amenhotep I
Priests of 21st dynasty restored, reburied royal mummies from earlier dynasties
3 success stories of water management in Egypt
$50bn allocated to National Water Resources Plan 2037
Daily News Egypt shares first prize in FAO media competition
Competition marks International Year of Fruits and Vegetables
Women are more likely to get migraine than men: Study
Study suggests genetic factors related to migraine risk may differ between men, women
Egypt’s coral reefs endangered due to climate change
Climate change could affect 94% of Egypt’s coral reef tourism income, says study
Plastic Bank collects 150 million bottles in 2021, equivalent to 2,700 tonnes of plastic
11 plastic waste collection centres established in 4 governorates
Poor sleep habits are associated with deficient control of blood sugar after meals
A new study published in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), finds that later bedtime routines and poor quality of sleep are associated with higher blood glucose levels and poorer control of blood sugar following meals.
Allergic conditions linked to lower COVID-19 infection risk
Older age, male sex, and other medical conditions not associated with heightened risk
Environmentally-friendly projects qualify Egypt to host COP27
Nominating Egypt to host the COP27 comes as an appreciation to its environmental efforts: UN expert
Opinion| The effect of different rootstock genotypes in response to salt stress on grapes yield quality
The growth and quality of vines are negatively affected by soil salinity if enough salts accumulate in the root zone. As part of the current study, we estimated the remediating effects of rootstocks under salinity. For this reason, “superior seedless” vines were grafted onto three different genotypes of rootstocks, such as SO4, Paulson, and own-root.
BSTU will become role model for technical education in Egypt: Kim Young Su
His remarks came on the sidelines of his visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation from Korea, to Beni Suef governorate, where they discussed the progress of development cooperation in the governorate.
Movement of plankton between tropical marine ecosystems drives “sweet spots” for fishing
Plankton eaters play key role in transferring offshore resources to coral reef ecosystems
Egyptian researcher records new unknown genus of rodents dating back 34 million years
Newly discovered genus of rodents was called “Qatranimys Safroutus”
New standard for reporting epidemic prediction research
“EPIFORGE” guidelines aim to improve quality, usefulness of epidemic forecasting manuscripts
New cancer treatment may reawaken immune system
By combining chemotherapy, tumour injury, and immunotherapy, researchers show that immune system can be re-engaged to destroy tumours in mice
Some gifted dogs proved to have exceptional learning capacities
All dogs are smart but some are uniquely talented in learning words
Researchers describe new tardigrade fossil found in 16-million-year-old Dominican amber
‘Paradoryphoribius’ is first fossil representative of tardigrade superfamily ‘Isohypsibioidea’
FAO launches new tools to stimulate soil re-carbonation
The two tools stimulate sustainable soil management at different levels and contexts
Sticking to low-fat dairy may not be the only heart-healthy option, study shows
New research amongst the world’s biggest consumers of dairy foods has shown that those with higher intakes of dairy fat – measured by levels of fatty acids in the blood – had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with low intakes. Higher intakes of dairy fat were not associated with an increased …
Museum collections of plants, critters predict most species’ abundance in wild: Study
Scientists develop method to count outdoor species from indoor museum records
Relatively massive animal species discovered in half-billion-year-old Burgess Shale
Royal Ontario Museum palaeontologists unearth one of largest radiodonts of Cambrian explosion
Unique species, Chinese alligators begin hatching in China
Artificially-bred Chinese alligators have begun to hatch in eastern China’s Anhui, after nearly two months of incubation.
Opinion| It is science that gives humanity hope in fighting the pandemic
Scientists are warning that the world has entered a dangerous new phase of the pandemic, with the World Health Organization reporting in early August new infections globally spiking up 80% over the previous four weeks, driven by the more transmissible and deadly Delta variant which has been found in over 130 countries since it was first …
Number of people living with hypertension has doubled worldwide over 30 years
High blood pressure is directly linked to more than 8.5 million deaths worldwide each year
Women find it more difficult to quit smoking than men: Study
Nicotine dependence scale was used to classify participants as having mild, moderate, or severe dependence