Study identifies African-specific genomic variant associated with obesity
An international team of researchers has conducted the first study of its kind to look…
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First evidence drug used to combat malaria in pregnancy also protects against sexually transmitted infections
A drug given to pregnant women in 35 countries worldwide to protect against malaria has…
Low birthweight babies more likely to experience mental health problems later in life, research finds
Babies born with extremely low birthweight are not only at risk for physical problems but…
Researchers use tiny 3D spheres to combat tuberculosis
Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed a new 3D system to study human…
National Institute of Health to expand critical catalog for genomics research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to expand its Encyclopaedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE)…
HIV vaccine trials for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has partnered with the US-based HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) for a HIV vaccine…