The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has been awarded $3.9 million to assess the Afghan health system and develop a new financing system. The evaluation system will measure progress in providing basic health services, particularly for vulnerable populations like women and children.
Researchers have successfully engineered plant-dwelling bacteria to break down toxic pollutants, enabling plants to thrive in contaminated environments. The technique uses naturally occurring bacteria and natural gene-transfer methods, offering a promising solution for environmental cleanup.
Research suggests that mathematically gifted youth exhibit improved interhemispheric interaction, enabling them to process global and local elements with equal efficiency. This cooperative left-right brain organization may underlie their exceptional math abilities.
U of T researchers identify gene responsible for protein malfunction in Crohn's patients, enabling diagnostic test and potential new treatments. The findings provide valuable insights into chronic inflammation and its impact on the disease.