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Nigeria Targeting Fourth AFCON Title After Dramatic Semi-Final Win
Nigeria will have the chance to win its first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013 when they take on the tournament hosts, Ivory Coast, in the final tomorrow.The Super Eagles booked its place in the final by overcoming South Africa on Wednesday, with the game having to be decided through a penalty shoot-out after
Targeting TUG1 gene to treat brain tumors and replication stress
In a recent research form Nagoya University breakthrough, researchers have uncovered a vital connection between cancer cells’ response to replication stress and Taurine Upregulated Gene 1 (TUG1) function. They regulated brain tumor growth in mice by employing a drug to target TUG1. This discovery offers a promising approach for tackling aggressive brain tumors like glioblastomas.
Targeting Ticks and Lyme Disease With Gene Editing
Feb. 23, 2022 -- We hear a lot about the scourges of mosquitoes as they spread malaria, dengue fever, Zika, and other illnesses, but they're certainly not the only tiny vector out there spreading disease.Just ask anyone who's dealt with Lyme disease. Ticks have long been a major source of infectious disease, but they haven't…
Targeting non-vegans: UAE’s Freakin’ Healthy expands into ready-to-eat category with clean label vegan cheese spread
Established in 2018, the firm is best known for its clean label, vegan and healthy chocolate bars, superfood bars and protein balls, after which it launched a vegan meal subscription service in 2020.The release of the cheese spread, which comes in four flavours, marks its decision to expand the customer base and product portfolio under…
Thieves targeting electricity network expose public to grave danger
Thieves have targeted the country’s electricity network on 135 occasions over the last five years, causing millions of euro in damage and exposing the public to severe danger. The figures, which were obtained under a freedom of information request to ESB Networks, show that criminals are regularly risking electrocution to steal valuable metal from overhead…
Targeting white blood cells responsible for acute lung inflammation
Acute lung inflammation (ALI) is a part of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It is the dominant cause of death in COVID-19. When ALI or ARDS occurs, the lung’s air sacs take on neutrophils- the white blood cells responsible for detecting and eliminating harmful particles in the body- to the lungs to eliminate circulating microbes.…
KABUL, Afghanistan — A bomb exploded in the entrance of a mosque in the Afghan capital on Sunday leaving a “number of civilians dead,” a Taliban spokesman said. The bomb targeted the sprawling Eidgah Mosque in Kabul, where a memorial service was being held for the mother of Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, who later tweeted…