Powerful new antibiotic that can kill superbugs discovered in soil bacteria
A colony of Streptomyces coelicolor bacteria secretes an antibiotic compound (red) into the surrounding medium.Credit: Dr Jeremy Burgess/Science…
Study of ethnoveterinary medicinal plants in Metema and Quara districts, northwestern Ethiopia
Medicinal plant species used in ethnoveterinary practices In the study districts, a considerable number of ethnoveterinary medicinal plant…
Glowing sperm helps to reveal secrets of mosquito sex
Sex between Aedes aegypti mosquitoes lasts about 14 seconds.Credit: Jacopo Razzauti/The Rockefeller University Female mosquitoes that transmit dengue…
Thailand launches newborn genome sequencing project
Thailand launches newborn genome sequencing project October 17, 2025 | Friday | News For early detection and prevention…
First proposed blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome: what scientists think
Scientists have developed a blood test that analyses epigenetic changes in immune cells. They say it could be…
New maps reveal outbreak risks. Is your county protected?
New data shows widespread erosion in vaccination coverage in over 75% of U.S. counties, leaving many without immunity…
What is chlamydia? And how do you get it?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are more common than many people realize. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 374…
Bloodsucking ‘kissing bugs’ are here to stay. Maps show where.
A “kiss” from these insects could make you deadly ill if left untreated. Chagas disease, or “kissing bug”…
Advocates call for more genetic screening for disease risks as young people say ‘knowledge is power’
When Ben Neat heard about a genetic screening study that Monash University was conducting, he thought it might…
This Blood Thinner Is More Effective Than Aspirin at Preventing Heart Attacks
Aspirin is one of the most widely taken medicines in the world, having been recommended for decades as…