Congo’s South Kivu province is at the epicenter of the world’s latest mpox outbreak, in what the World Health Organization has called a global health emergency. A new strain of the virus is rapidly spreading, largely through skin-to-skin contact, sparking alarm among disease experts. Public health officials have zeroed in on Kamituga, a remote yet…
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard. Last month, the World Health Organization declared the outbreaks in Congo and about a dozen other African countries a global health emergency. And in Congo, scientists have…
A researcher from the University of Southampton (UK) has found evidence that the treeless, rugged, grassland landscape of the Falkland Islands was home to a lush, diverse rainforest up to 30 million years ago. A researcher from the University of Southampton (UK) has found evidence that the treeless, rugged, grassland landscape of the Falkland Islands was…
Neuroscientists at the University of Barcelona set about on a search for brain areas involved in chess-related tasks so that surgeons could avoid them when removing a tumor Neuroscientists at the University of Barcelona set about on a search for brain areas involved in chess-related tasks so that surgeons could avoid them when removing a…
The gas giants in the outer solar system are the homes to ring systems today, but almost half a billion years ago, our planet may have had a temporary ring, too. The gas giants in the outer solar system are the homes to ring systems today, but almost half a billion years ago, our planet may…
Primordial black holes are one of the strongest candidates for the Universe’s dark matter. The post Primordial Black Holes Could Be Detected Thanks to Their Influence on Solar System Planets appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Primordial black holes are one of the strongest candidates for the Universe’s dark matter. The post Primordial Black…
Artemisia annua is celebrated for its production of artemisinin, a powerful antimalarial agent. Although its glandular secretory trichomes have been the focus of extensive research, a complete understanding of their metabolic processes remains elusive. Previous studies have primarily centered on artemisinin, often overlooking other crucial metabolic pathways. Addressing these knowledge gaps is crucial for unlocking…
Particles of light can spend “negative time” passing through a cloud of extremely cold atoms – without breaking the laws of physics Particles of light can spend “negative time” passing through a cloud of extremely cold atoms – without breaking the laws of physics New Scientist – News
The Jacktree (Sinojackia xylocarpa), native to China, is renowned for its unique spindle-shaped fruits and ornamental appeal. However, its survival is threatened by factors such as limited population size, fragmented habitats, and low germination rates caused by tough, lignified pericarps. Addressing these challenges requires in-depth genetic research to develop effective conservation measures. The Jacktree (Sinojackia xylocarpa),…
Genetic modification in horticultural crops, particularly within the Cucurbitaceae family, is often hindered by complex tissue culture requirements and environmental pressures such as climate change. Traditional transformation techniques, like Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer, frequently encounter barriers that limit their success in certain plant species. Genetic modification in horticultural crops, particularly within the Cucurbitaceae family, is often hindered…