The World Health Organization warned that the DRC faces a devastating combination of spreading Ebola and ongoing armed conflict in eastern provinces.
Category: Health & Science
Scientists Were Wrong About Muon’s Rule-Breaking Behavior — It Was a Calculation Error All Along
After years of supercomputer simulations researchers determined the anomalous muon magnetic moment was a mathematical error not evidence of new physics.
Uganda Closes Border With DRC as Ebola Cases Pass 1000 Confirmed Infections
Uganda shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after confirmed Ebola cases crossed the 1000-case threshold driven by the Bundibugyo strain.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Fast Outpacing Containment Efforts Amid US Preparedness Concerns
Health experts warned the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak may be the hardest ever to contain as US public health capacity faces scrutiny.
CLEAR Protein Imaging Technology Showcased at IACS 150th Anniversary Celebrations in India
A new protein visualization technology developed in India was highlighted at a celebration marking 150 years of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science.
USC Identifies New Alzheimer’s Trigger and Potential Drug Compounds to Shut It Down
Researchers at the University of Southern California found a previously unknown pathway driving brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease with candidate drugs.
Amino Acid Cysteine Found by MIT Scientists to Help the Gut Heal Itself
MIT researchers identified cysteine as a potent trigger for intestinal repair activating immune cells that release healing signals in the gut lining.
Leucine Nutrient in Protein-Rich Foods Found to Supercharge Mitochondria Energy Production
A study found that leucine found in meat and dairy protects energy-producing proteins inside cells linking protein-rich diets to cellular vitality.
Ebola Outbreak Prompts Trump Admin to Prepare Deployment of US Public Health Officials to Kenya
The administration said it was preparing to send American health officials to Kenya as US citizens in the region faced potential Ebola exposure.
Trump Administration Preparing Public Health Response Team for Kenya Amid Ebola Concerns
US health authorities were on standby to deploy to Kenya following Ebola-related exposure concerns involving American citizens in the country.