Xylocor Therapeutics has raised funding by Jeito Capital. XyloCor Therapeutics is a privately-owned company that’s currently testing new medical treatments. They focus on creating gene […]
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From brain maps to living bridges: the innovations set to reshape life in 2025
Whoever thinks research is not exciting might be in for a surprise. In 2025, we could witness genetic decoding of the human brain, collect solar […]
What was the Golden Age of Antibiotics, and how can we spark a new one?
Many antibiotics were developed during the “Golden Age of Antibiotics”. How did it happen, why has antibiotic development slowed down since then, and what can […]
62% Fewer Deaths: Why the Latest Findings on the HPV Vaccine Are Cause for Relief
By:Kontrast.at 80% of people will become infected with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives. While often harmless, it can, in some cases, […]
Rich countries spend 50 times as much on healthcare than poor countries per person
Rich countries spend, on average, the equivalent of $6,200 per person on healthcare. This includes public and private expenditures. In low-income countries, the equivalent expenditure […]
Universal health coverage is not an impossible goal
This piece was produced by SciDev.Net’s Sub-Saharan Africa English desk. By: Mengistu Asnake and Rispah Walumbe Africa must strengthen health systems through innovation and collaboration to achieve universal […]
What share of cancers are caused by infections?
Certain pathogens, like viruses and bacteria, can cause long-term inflammation or directly damage DNA in ways that eventually lead to cancer. For example, hepatitis B and C […]
Fresh eyesight insights bring human eye into sharp focus
By Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro EU-funded researchers are unlocking the secrets of the human eye, creating cutting-edge digital models that are transforming the quality of eye surgeries. […]
Waste not, want not: turning food waste into fertile soil for sustainable growth
By Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro EU-funded researchers are turning food processing waste into a valuable resource, transforming discarded biomaterials into natural fertilisers. In Catalonia there are 7.7 […]
From $1.90 to $2.15 a day: the updated International Poverty Line
The World Bank has updated the methods it uses to measure incomes and poverty around the world. What does this mean for our understanding of […]