Plastic-Eating Mealworms Found in Kenya Offer Hope for Waste Crisis
RFI
Kenyan scientists have discovered that a native mealworm can eat and break down polystyrene - a breakthrough that could help tackle the continent's growing plastic waste crisis. Read more »
Kenyan Universities Boost Biotech Research After GMO Ban Lift
Business Day Africa
Kenyan universities expect a boost in biotechnology research and education following the recent lifting of a decade-long ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Read more »
Institute Conducts First Human Genome Sequencing in Nigeria
Premium Times
Genomic sequencing is a laboratory method that is used to determine the entire genetic makeup of a specific organism or cell type. Read more »
Long Covid - 'I Don't Think Govts Are Taking It Seriously Enough' - Prof Resia Pretorius
allAfrica
In Part 1 of the interview Juanita Williams from allAfrica had with Professor Resia Pretorius from Stellenbosch University, Pretorius spoke about her extensive research on blood… Read more »
Peer Power - How Youth-Led Outreach Can Transform PrEP Access in Tanzania #HIVR4P2024
allAfrica
Margareth Mwakilasa, an assistant research fellow at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania and a PhD student in Global Health at University College Dublin,… Read more »
Which Animals Carry Mpox? Our Study Identified African Forest Dwelling Rodents As One Source [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mpox is a disease caused by the highly infectious monkeypox virus. It's quite easily passed on from one person to another. But it originally came from infected animals. Read more »
New Nust SRC President to Foster Inclusive, Vibrant Campus Culture
Namibian
Newly elected president of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) student representative council (SRC) Michee Masengo says he will address urgent issues facing… Read more »
Seeing Stars in a Whole New Light As Johannesburg Planetarium Goes Digital
Daily Maverick
After 64 years, the Johannesburg Planetarium has been significantly upgraded. Its new cutting-edge digital projectors will enhance the planetarium's role in science education,… Read more »
Africa Requires Skills to Plug Gaps in Diagnostic Capacity and Disease Surveillance [press release]
Africa CDC
Africa has increased technical capacity for diagnosing infectious diseases since the COVID-19 epidemic but with ongoing outbreaks of diseases there is an urgent need to address the… Read more »
Zimsat 2 Takes Leap Into Space
The Herald
Zimbabwe's second earth observation satellite, ZimSat-2, soared into orbit yesterday, revolutionising the country's agricultural landscape, mineral exploration and urban planning. Read more »
Liberian Scientists Detect Monkeypox Clade-Iib, No Mpox Deaths Reported
Liberian Investigator
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) announces that Liberian scientists have acquired genomic sequencing detected and identified Monkeypox virus Clade IIb in the… Read more »
Moh, Plan International Liberia Hold Workshop to Boost Quality Laboratory Services
FrontPageAfrica
A two-day workshop to boost quality Laboratory services and integrated Lab system management strengthening, ended in Monrovia on Thursday, through support from Global Fund. Read more »
COP16 Delivers On Indigenous Peoples, Digital Sequencing, but Fails On Finance
IPS
The curtains fell on the 16th Conference of the Parties of UN Biodiversity (COP16) on Sunday without any formal closing. In a voice message, David Ainsworth, the Communications… Read more »
'No, Long Covid is Not a Thing in Your Head, You're Sick' [interview]
allAfrica
allAfrica's Juanita Williams sat down with Professor Resia Pretorius, Stellenbosch University, who's been researching how blood clots form and the impact of inflammation for… Read more »
Not Too Big, Not Too Small - Why Modern Humans Are the Ideal Size for Speed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The fastest animal on land is the cheetah, capable of reaching top speeds of 104 kilometres per hour. In the water, the fastest animals are yellowfin tuna and wahoo, which can… Read more »
