A new study has uncovered a hidden step that helps the deadliest malaria parasite survive and multiply inside the human body.

Researchers studying the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum have discovered a previously unknown stage in its life cycle that appears to be crucial for reproduction. This is important because ...

Some think the rise of C-sections means that one day all births will require serious medical intervention. But a surprising new understanding of the pelvis suggests a different story ...

As engraving techniques enjoy a resurgence in watchmaking, one name stands out: Jeanne-Valentine Ulrich. Trained in La Chaux-de-Fonds and later at Vacheron Constantin, she rose to prominence through ...

"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical ...

Objective To compare the diagnostic accuracy of minipad collected menstrual blood versus clinician collected cervical samples to test for human papillomavirus (HPV) in the detection of cervical ...

SAARC or the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation has been declared ‘dead’ by some sections in South Asia and the idea seems to be catching on. Over the years the evidence seems to have ...

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Iran’s diverse ethnic groups have formed a central pillar of recent and previous protest movements. But the prospect of bringing back the monarchy is a non-starter for many of them.