Maternal overweight and obesity increase the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus. Gut microbiota composition has recently been associated with both
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A lack of oxygen in tumors promotes metastasis
Metastases are formed by cancer cells that break away from the primary tumor. A research group at the University of
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Nigerian scientists have identified seven lineages of SARS-CoV-2: Why it matters
By the first week of August 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic had caused about 654,000 deaths worldwide. In Nigeria, as of
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AI accurately identifies infants with low risk of serious bacterial infection
Artificial intelligence, or “supervised machine learning,” could help identify which well-appearing infants with fever, who are 60 days old or
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Researchers discover protein that plays a key role in the formation of neurons
An international team of researchers,has discovered the key role of a DNA-editing protein in the development of the brain. The
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Africa could be past the peak of virus pandemic: WHO
Africa’s coronavirus outbreak may have passed its peak, the World Health Organization (WHO) continental chief said Tuesday, warning against complacency
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Religious leaders’ ethical concerns of vaccine misplaced, expert says
Three of Australia's leading religious voices have written to the Prime Minister with their concerns that the COVID-19 vaccine will
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Neuroscientists demonstrate how to improve communication between different regions of the brain
Selective communication among brain regions is crucial for brain function. But the weak and sparse connectivity of the brain is
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Researchers study brain activity in stages of alertness at the neuronal level
It’s probably quite easy to relate to. You’re in a lecture or meeting, avidly taking notes and engaged in the
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Understanding the inner workings of the human heart
Researchers have investigated the function of a complex mesh of muscle fibers that line the inner surface of the heart.
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