Botanists at Trinity College Dublin have developed a massive database of plant life histories, gathering data on nearly 600 species over 48 years. The COMPADRE Plant Matrix database will help researchers answer questions about plant conservation and adaptation to climate change.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic found that a new oral medication combination therapy is safe and beneficial for liver transplant patients, requiring only 12 weeks of treatment. The study showed excellent eradication of the virus with much fewer side effects compared to traditional interferon-based therapies.
A new natural supplement based on medicinal plants and dietary supplements has been developed to relieve canine arthritis. The study found that dogs receiving the treatment showed significant improvements in strength and daily physical activity, with none experiencing a decline in health.
A new therapy to eradicate liver cells infected with hepatitis B virus has shown promising results in pre-clinical research. The treatment aims to clear patients of the disease, offering hope for those with chronic HBV infection. Dr Greg Ebert's work could lead to significant improvements in health outcomes for Australians and worldwide.
Researchers discovered that beat-deafness is a problem of synchronizing with sounds, not just motor skills. Beat-deaf individuals can perceive rhythms but struggle when moving to the beat, indicating deficits in biological rhythms.
Professor Zvi Bentwich at Ben-Gurion University has received a Grand Challenges grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to eradicate parasitic worm infections in Ethiopia. The project aims to implement mass drug treatment, health education, and sanitation facilities to reduce infection rates.
A pilot program in Kenya gave communities the ability to develop and enforce their own fisheries rules, leading to improved livelihoods for fishermen and a shift towards conservation. Local communities developed mini-marine reserves, reducing ecological losses while increasing community benefits.