Sri Lanka has recorded 105,097 dengue cases so far this year, with the death toll rising to 79, according to the National Dengue Control Unit, which released the figures yesterday. The Western
In a brightly lit classroom at an autism rehabilitation center, a three-year-old boy named Haohao (pseudonym) took a small but significant step—uttering a faint “i” sound while gazing into a mirror. Encouraged
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If they can’t learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn ~ Dr. Ivor Lovas Since the designation of 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) by the
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A groundbreaking brain–computer interface (BCI) has allowed a woman with paralysis to hear her intended speech almost instantly, marking a major leap forward in neurotechnology. As reported in The Nature, the latest
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A controversial new frontier in biotechnology is stirring ethical debates worldwide: the concept of “bodyoids” — living, non-conscious human-like structures that could provide spare organs for transplantation. Originally reported by MIT Technology
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Scientists have unveiled the first-ever map of mitochondria throughout the entire human brain. The research, which was published in Nature, provides invaluable insights into the energy-producing structures that are essential for the
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A team of scientists has developed a miniature robotic device designed to enhance early detection and treatment of bowel cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. This cutting-edge innovation, which generates
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The Netherlands is grappling with increasing controversy surrounding its euthanasia laws, particularly in relation to young people suffering from psychological distress. The number of euthanasia cases due to psychological suffering has risen
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The future of medicine could be on the verge of a paradigm shift with the potential development of ethically sourced “spare” human bodies, known as “bodyoids.” These lab-grown human structures, designed without
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The popular consumer DNA testing company 23andMe is facing mounting scrutiny following a series of major setbacks, prompting privacy advocates to urge users to delete their genetic data. The company, known for
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The concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere has reached its highest level in 800,000 years, according to a United Nations (UN) report that highlights alarming climate trends. The research suggests 2024
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A recent study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family has uncovered interesting insights into divorce rates among couples aged 50 to 64, revealing that a wife’s poor health significantly increases
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China’s medical equipment market has reached a record size of 1.35 trillion yuan (approximately 188.2 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, as announced at a medical equipment conference held in southwestern Chongqing Municipality
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A groundbreaking development in HIV prevention has emerged with the promising results of an early-stage trial for lenacapavir injections, a drug that could offer year-long protection against HIV infections. The findings, recently
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The failure of COP29 negotiators to secure adequate climate finance for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has sparked urgent calls for alternative solutions to keep global warming within the 1.5°C threshold set
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Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche has signed the largest obesity drug licensing deal in history, agreeing to a $5.3 billion collaboration with Danish biotech Zealand Pharma to develop a next-generation weight-loss treatment. The
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