Asia earns back its seat as epicentre of global innovation

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Alabama have successfully transplanted genetically modified pig kidneys into a brain-dead human patient, marking a significant advancement in xenotransplantation. Unlike previous attempts, the pig kidneys rapidly produced urine and cleared the patient’s body of creatinine, vital indicators of kidney function. This achievement was attributed to genetic […]

A recent study conducted by the University of Bristol has identified regions across the world that are at high risk of severe heatwaves and their devastating effects. The research, published in Nature Communications, highlights that regions such as Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, Central America, Beijing, and Central Europe are particularly vulnerable due to a combination […]