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Scientists sequence avian flu genome found in Antarctica



Washington DC (UPI) Aug 15, 2025
A team of Chilean scientists has sequenced the first complete genomes of the H5N1 avian influenza virus found in birds in Antarctica. The work, led by the University of Chile and the Chilean Antarctic Institute, was published in Emerging Infectious Diseases, a journal of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking a milestone in pathogen research on the frozen continent. The study, which included sequencing the virus in birds such as Antarctic skuas and terns, provides c ... read more

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Genetic traits behind hibernation may offer new hope for treating metabolic disease
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2025
New findings from the University of Utah Health suggest that the genetic adaptations enabling animals to hibernate may also lie dormant in the human genome - offering potential pathways to treat con ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
GSI Biophysics experiment to study brain organoids in ISS microgravity mission
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 13, 2025
A GSI/FAIR research project has been cleared for launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2026 after approval from the German Space Agency at DLR. The HippoBox experiment will fly on the C ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Astronaut sinus troubles common in spaceflight Houston study finds
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025
Sinus and congestion issues are a frequent challenge for astronauts, according to new findings from Houston Methodist. A study led by Dr. Masayoshi Takashima reviewed 754 medical incidents among 71 ... more
EPIDEMICS
New York declares total war on prolific rat population
New York Aug 9, 2025
New York is waging a war on multiple fronts to combat the near ubiquitous rats that plague city streets and the subways, leaving some residents afraid to let their children walk on sidewalks. ... more
EPIDEMICS
Chikungunya in China: What you need to know
Beijing (AFP) Aug 6, 2025
Cases of chikungunya fever are rising in southern China, prompting local authorities to take measures to curb its spread. ... more
CIVIL NUCLEAR
Joint KIT and EU Effort Aims to Advance Nuclear Safety and Scientific Expertise
Karlsruhe, Germany (SPX) Jul 25, 2025
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance collaborative efforts in nuclear safety, security ... more
EPIDEMICS
China probes Wuhan ex-mayor who presided over Covid response
Beijing (AFP) July 8, 2025
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the former mayor of the central city of Wuhan, Beijing's top anti-graft bodies said Tuesday. ... more
INTERN DAILY
China hits back at EU with reciprocal ban on major medical equipment contracts
Beijing (AFP) July 6, 2025
China hit back on Sunday at an EU ban on Chinese firms from major medical equipment purchases with a reciprocal bar on European companies in the latest trade salvo between the two economies. ... more

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WHO says all Covid-19 origin theories still open, after inconclusive study
Geneva (AFP) June 27, 2025
All hypotheses on how the Covid-19 pandemic began remain open, the World Health Organization said Friday, following an inconclusive four-year investigation that was hamstrung by crucial information being withheld. ... more
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Six million donkeys slaughtered for Chinese medicine: charity
Addis Ababa (AFP) June 26, 2025
Almost six million donkeys are slaughtered annually for Chinese medicine, with severe knock-on effects for African villagers who rely on the animals, a UK-based charity said on Thursday. ... more
EPIDEMICS
Deadly dengue fever impacts climate-hit Bangladesh coast
Dhaka (AFP) June 24, 2025
Mosquito-borne dengue fever was rarely a major problem in Bangladesh's coastal districts, but some hospitals are so full of those with the potentially deadly virus that patients are treated on the floor. ... more
INTERN DAILY
'Companions' ease pain of China's bustling, bamboozling hospitals
Beijing (AFP) June 24, 2025
At a bustling Beijing hospital, Tian Yigui hands over some of his elderly wife's paperwork to Meng Jia, a "patient companion" hired to help navigate China's stretched and bureaucratic healthcare system. ... more
MOON DAILY
DLR and NASA expand Artemis partnership with enhanced lunar radiation detectors
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 23, 2025
DLR and NASA have signed a renewed agreement to strengthen their collaborative efforts in space medicine, with a particular emphasis on radiation research. The announcement came during the Paris Air ... more
INTERN DAILY
AstraZeneca inks China AI research deal for chronic diseases
London (AFP) June 13, 2025
British drugmaker AstraZeneca unveiled on Friday an AI-assisted research partnership with Chinese counterpart CSPC Pharmaceuticals worth up to $5.3 billion to tackle chronic diseases. ... more
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Rice students develop an award-winning adaptive exercise harness for astronauts to use in space
Houston TX (SPX) Jun 12, 2025
In the reduced-gravity space environment, human muscles and bones atrophy faster than they do on Earth. To slow down that process, astronauts need several hours of vigorous exercise each day they ar ... more
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US restores some medical research grants, says top Trump official
Washington (AFP) June 10, 2025
A senior US health official on Tuesday admitted President Donald Trump's administration had gone too far in slashing biomedical research grants worth billions of dollars, and said efforts were underway to restore some of the funding. ... more
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Prosthetic mobility tested in zero gravity for inclusive space exploration
Paris, France (SPX) May 28, 2025
In a first for space medicine research, a lower limb prosthesis has been tested in microgravity during the European Space Agency's (ESA) latest parabolic flight campaign aboard the 'Zero G' aircraft ... more
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Optimizing Human Health On Earth And In Space
College Station TX (SPX) May 28, 2025
The health challenges astronauts face in the spaceflight environment are numerous. There are the effects of microgravity, exposure to space radiation and mental health struggles that come with long- ... more
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After quitting WHO, US urges others to 'consider joining us': Kennedy
Geneva (AFP) May 20, 2025
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday branded the World Health Organization bloated and moribund, and urged other countries to "consider joining us" in creating new institutions instead. ... more
INTERN DAILY
Regeneron to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 mn
New York (AFP) May 19, 2025
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said Monday it will buy genetic testing company 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million, a deal that provides the US biotech company with data on millions of clients. ... more
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Dengue, chikungunya may soon be endemic in Europe: research
Paris (AFP) May 14, 2025
The feverish diseases dengue and chikungunya could soon become endemic in Europe as the tiger mosquitoes that transmit these viruses spread farther north due to global warming, according to new research published Thursday. ... more
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Chimpanzees Use Medicinal Plants for Wound Care and Hygiene in Ugandan Forests
London, UK (SPX) May 14, 2025
Scientists observing chimpanzees in Uganda's Budongo Forest have documented sophisticated medical behaviors, including both self-directed and prosocial care. These findings offer fresh insights into ... more
TECH SPACE
Accelerating Mathematical Discovery with AI for Tomorrow's Breakthroughs
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025
Math has long been the engine behind countless technological advancements, but the path to groundbreaking mathematical insights has traditionally been slow and labor-intensive, often taking years or ... more
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US researchers seek to legitimize AI mental health care
New York (AFP) May 4, 2025
Researchers at Dartmouth College believe artificial intelligence can deliver reliable psychotherapy, distinguishing their work from the unproven and sometimes dubious mental health apps flooding today's market. ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Redwire boosts space-based pharma tech with new crystallizer and gold nanoparticle test
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a prominent force in space infrastructure innovation, has expanded its pharmaceutical research efforts in orbit with the deployment of new crystallization technology ... more
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NASA's oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
Washington (AFP) April 20, 2025
Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday. ... more
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White House site blames China for Covid-19 'lab leak'
Washington (AFP) April 18, 2025
The White House on Friday unveiled a revamped Covid-19 website that promoted the contentious theory that the virus leaked from a Chinese laboratory, framing it as the pandemic's "true origins." ... more
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Crew examines spaceflight-related eye changes as three astronauts prepare to return home
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2025
Expedition 72 astronauts kicked off the week investigating how extended spaceflight alters human vision, while simultaneously conducting other scientific studies, maintaining vital systems, and prep ... more
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How next-gen wearables support astronaut health monitoring
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2025
As human space missions extend in duration and complexity, maintaining astronaut health has become a top priority. A recent review in Wearable Electronics explores how flexible wearable technologies ... more
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Crew wraps week with spacesuit upgrades and experiments on respiration and circulation in orbit
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 14, 2025
The Expedition 72 team aboard the International Space Station (ISS) closed out their week with a focus on spacesuit enhancements and critical biomedical research. As one group adjusted to the rigors ... more
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Pentagon invites back former military fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccines
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 8, 2025
Some 8,700 service members who were fired by the Biden administration for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccines are invited back to their former positions. ... more
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