All Middle East & Africa articles – Page 9
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NewsStudy indicates need for typhoid conjugate vaccines in endemic countries
A new study calls for stronger prevention strategies, including the use and implementation of typhoid conjugate vaccines (TCVs) in endemic settings along with improvements in access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.
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NewsStudy reveals “considerable farmer knowledge” on different aspects of antibiotics risk
A study has revealed “considerable farmer knowledge” on different aspects of antibiotics risks – including antimicrobial resistance – associated with their use on livestock in Kenya.
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NewsTuberculosis bacteria present in 90% of those with symptoms - including those who test negative
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is present in exhaled breath of 90% of those presenting with suspected tuberculosis. This includes those who were negative on conventional sputum testing and not diagnosed with TB.
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NewsSpecial insecticide paint may help curb zika and dengue fever outbreaks
Scientists showed that insecticide paint could effectively decrease mosquito presence in Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) for up to one year, making this paint a potential strategy to decrease the transmission of vector-borne diseases.
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NewsFaster and simpler point-of-care malaria test developed
Researchers have developed a rapid, accurate test for diagnosing malaria that is significantly faster and easier to use than traditional tests. The advancement has the potential to improve patient outcomes, especially in rural regions with limited health care resources.
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NewsScientists target seed microbes to improve seed resilience
Fonio (Digitaria exilis), a type of millet, is the oldest indigenous crop in West Africa and one of the fastest maturing cereals. Despite its low yield, the combination of quick maturation and drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils make it a useful model for understanding how ...
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NewsStudy reveals potential flaw in operating room ventilation that increases risk of Covid infection
Simple modifications to ventilation systems improve airflow, making operations safer for both patients and surgical teams.
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NewsIVI to open Africa Regional Office in Rwanda
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), an international organization with a mission to discover, develop, and deliver safe, effective, and affordable vaccines for global health, and the Ministry of Health of Rwanda have announced that IVI will open its Africa Regional Office in Kigali this year. The IVI ...
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NewsDroughts may trigger HIV transmission increase among women in rural sub-Saharan Africa
Droughts have the potential to increase the spread of HIV for women living in rural parts of Africa, researchers at the University of Bristol have found.
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NewsStudy identifies surge in antibiotic-resistant typhoid
Researchers used whole genome sequencing to identify that S Typhi isolates with mutations evolved locally from the endemic S Typhi population in Blantyre, Malawi, and were not the result of importations from other countries.
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NewsStudy reveals gut microbiome changes linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Researchers have found significant differences in both alpha and beta diversity of the gut microbiome in individuals with ASD, and identify specific types of bacteria found at higher abundance in individuals with autism.
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NewsResearchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever
Researchers have found two key human genetic factors that could help explain why some people develop severe Lassa fever, and a set of LARGE1 variants linked to a reduced chance of getting Lassa fever.
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NewsTwo new freshwater fungi species in China enhance biodiversity knowledge
Researchers have discovered two new freshwater hyphomycete (mould) species, Acrogenospora alangii and Conioscypha yunnanensis, in southwestern China.
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CareersA day in the life of a multidisciplinary PhD researcher
Marie Andrea Laetitia Huët’s journey transcends typical PhD narratives. From National Geographic enthusiast to nanomedicine warrior, Laetitia reveals how her scientific odyssey combats a neglected tropical disease.
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NewsSingle dose typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) provides lasting efficacy in children
A single dose of the typhoid conjugate vaccine, Typbar TCV®, provides lasting efficacy in preventing typhoid fever in children ages 9 months to 12 years old, according to a new study.
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NewsNew pieces discovered in the puzzle of first life on Earth
Researchers have found evidence dating to around 3.42 billion years ago of an unprecedentedly diverse carbon cycle involving various microorganisms.
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CareersSpurring staff and students in Nigeria to pursue microbiology-driven entrepreneurship
Several areas of microbiology are ripe for commercial exploitation in Nigeria - so what’s the next step for students and researchers interested in setting up science-driven business ventures? A recent workshop had the answers.
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FeaturesEthiopian fermented beverages as sources of probiotics
Sub-Saharan African societies have a wealth of knowledge on cereal fermentation as a means of food processing and preservation.
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NewsMIddle East foot-and-mouth disease patterns underline need for unified strategies
A comprehensive study highlights repeated incursions of foot-and-mouth virus in Israel and neighbouring areas, suggesting a pattern of transmission.