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'World of Food Abu Dhabi' kicks off at Umm Al Emarat Park

Umm Al Emarat Park

Abu Dhabi - WAM
World of Food Abu Dhabi, part of the Abu Dhabi Food Festival, kicks off at Umm Al Emarat Park from 13th to 17th December from 18.00 to midnight on weekdays and from 14.00 to midnight on weekends.The popular foodie event will run for five... Read more
'Pandora's Box': Chinese scientists condemn human gene-editing claim

Edited the genes of two babies

Beijing - DPA
More than 120 Chinese scientists on Monday condemned a researcher’s claim that he has – for the first time in history – edited the genes of two babies, in a case with profound medical and ethical implications.Experimenting on humans is... Read more
Major genes-focused testing for Aussies points to better treatment of rare cancers

Medical Research facility's researcher Professor Clare Scott

Sydney - Xinhua
Many Australians with rare cancers stand to benefit from genomic profiling, with the focus on their individual genes pointing to major ways the diseases are diagnosed and treated, according to a latest research.The study involved tests... Read more
Syria participates in Global Parliamentary Summit against Hunger and Malnutrition

The Global Parliamentary Summit against Hunger and in Madrid.

Madrid - SANA
Participating in the Global Parliamentary Summit against Hunger and Malnutrition held in Madrid, a delegation of Syrian MPs called for uniting efforts of the parliamentarians all over the world to lift the unilateral coercive measures imposed on the... Read more
Viral outbreak kills six children and left 12 more sick at New Jersey rehab centre

18 cases, of which six were fatal of adenovirus among paediatric residents.

New York - DPA
A viral outbreak has killed six children and left 12 more sick at a rehabilitation centre in New Jersey, state authorities said on Tuesday. The New Jersey (NJ) Department of Health confirmed 18 cases, of which six were fatal, of adenovirus among... Read more
Marathon in Damascus to raise awareness about breast cancer early detection

A marathon to raise awareness about the early detection of breast cancer.

Damascus - SANA
The city of Damascus witnessed on Friday the holding of a marathon to raise awareness about the early detection of breast cancer amid civil and youth participation. The marathon which is held under the title of “You Are Life… Our Strength is Yours” kicked... Read more
Russia must be in the know on foreign labs dealing with biomaterials "health official"

Modifying genomes and microorganisms.

Moscow - TASS
The possibilities of modifying genomes and microorganisms are rather extensive today, so for security concerns Russia should be on top of the activities of the biological laboratories situated along its state borders. Head of the Federal Service for... Read more
President Al-Bashir Affirms Sudan Commitment to Realize Universal Health Coverage

President Al-Bashir at meeting to Universal Health Coverage.

Khartoum - SUNA
President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, has affirmed Sudan commitment to realize universal health coverage based on Sudan vision to achieve the sustainable development goals. Addressing sitting of the 65th session of the... Read more