Scientists achieve pancreatic tumour ‘cure’ in mice By Health and Science Africa New research from Spain has found that triple therapy eliminates pancreatic tumours in mice. Researchers at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre reported that a triple-targeted drug combination can induce complete and durable regression of pancreatic tumours in preclinical models, potentially overcoming treatment…
Study finds link between long life and DNA of ancient hunter-gatherers By Health and Science Africa New research has found a link between people with exceptional ability to live long and inherited DNA from Ice Age hunter-gatherer populations in Europe. The team of Italian scientists compared DNA from hundreds of adults and controls. The study tests…
By John Musenze Researchers have unveiled a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that could significantly reshape how tuberculosis is detected, monitored, and controlled across high-burden settings. Among the most promising developments is CAD4TB+, an integrated AI platform designed to streamline screening, diagnosis, and surveillance in both urban and hard-to-reach communities. The innovation, launched…
By Ojoma Akor Artificial Intelligence 4 Social Impact & Development (AI4SID), an initiative of the Africa Hub for Innovation and Development will host the AI for Social Good Summit in Abuja, Nigeria in May 2026. Dr. Kunle Kakanfo, Chief Visionary (Influence & Strategy) at AI4SID disclosed this yesterday during a virtual workshop themed: “Artificial Intelligence…
Peter Samuel A Nigerian-born tech expert, licensed satellite engineer, and Artificial Intelligence ( AI) advocate, Sunday Andrew Opoke says that the innovations around the discovery of artificial intelligence globally, would help reduce the rate of poverty within the African continent, if utilized significantly. He said AI is not only relevant to large tech corporations but…
By Health and Science Africa Scientists have commenced work on a project geared towards creating the building blocks of human life from scratch, in what is believed to be a world first. The controversial research has been taboo until now because of concerns it could lead to designer babies or unforeseen changes for future…
By Health and Science Africa The UT Southwestern Medical Center has developed a new genetic technique that forces cells to rid themselves of mitochondria. Their findings, published in Cell, is helping researchers to gain insight into the function of these critical organelles. Phys.org reports that their findings, also add to fundamental knowledge about…
