‘Dramatic’ rise in deadly superbug fungus infections in US, reports
Candida auris, a type of yeast, can trigger lethal, highly invasive infections and is increasingly resistant to what few antifungal drugs we have to treat it.
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Exclusive: Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan on their next billion dollar plan
In a rare interview, the Meta Platforms CEO and his pediatrician wife, who are co-CEOs of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, discuss their plans to use technology to deepen understanding of human cells and tissues—and the impact they want it to have on human health.
Male birth control trial a ‘game-changer’ – here’s what you need to know
Researchers said the study signals a path towards an on-demand “male pill” that can be taken when needed, with an oral dose taking 30 and 60 minutes to work in mice and fertility returning to normal within a day.
Women and hospitalised patients more prone to long Covid, study finds
Long Covid remains poorly understood several years into the coronavirus pandemic.
What’s the future of fertility?
The team believes the technology could ultimately help to improve fertility results.