WHO sets up team to hunt down ‘Disease X’
The WHO is preparing for an unknown “Disease X” epidemic by convening more than 300 global scientists to draw evidence from more than.
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Merck acquires Imago BioSciences for $1.35 billion
Merck, a US multinational pharmaceutical company, announced it would acquire Imago BioSciences for $1.35 billion.
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New measurement units introduced to handle deluge of digital data
Four new prefixes to the International Systems of units have been added to handle the massive digital data.
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Move just 40 minutes to offset a 10-hour sitting day
Just 40 minutes a day spent in moderate exercise can offset the effects of sitting 10 hours at one place.
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Researchers find key cause of Type 2 diabetes and how to delay its progress
Researchers have found a potential way to slow down the decline in beta-cell function in Type 2 Diabetes
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Swedish researchers find possible biomarker for Covid-19
Swedish researchers have found a potential biomarker for severe Covid-19 disease that has claimed the lives of more than 6.5 million people globally.
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Holmes of Theranos to serve 11 years for scamming investors
Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos to serve 11 years in prison for scamming investors into investing in her startup
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WHO says 3.5 billion people globally have oral diseases
About 45% of the world’s population, or 3.5 billion people, are suffering from oral diseases, a new study states.
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WHO wants pharma companies to disclose govt deals during world health emergencies
WHO drafts an agreement for pharma companies to disclose contract terms for emergency vaccines
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Breakdown in trust between rich and emerging nations on climate goals: UN chief Guterres
There is a breakdown in trust between developed and emerging economies to achieve climate goals, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.