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Poor sleep habits are associated with deficient control of blood sugar after meals
A new study published in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), finds that later bedtime routines and poor quality of sleep are associated with higher blood glucose levels and poorer control of blood sugar following meals.
Allergic conditions linked to lower COVID-19 infection risk
Older age, male sex, and other medical conditions not associated with heightened risk
Environmentally-friendly projects qualify Egypt to host COP27
Nominating Egypt to host the COP27 comes as an appreciation to its environmental efforts: UN expert
Opinion| The effect of different rootstock genotypes in response to salt stress on grapes yield quality
The growth and quality of vines are negatively affected by soil salinity if enough salts accumulate in the root zone. As part of the current study, we estimated the remediating effects of rootstocks under salinity. For this reason, “superior seedless” vines were grafted onto three different genotypes of rootstocks, such as SO4, Paulson, and own-root.
BSTU will become role model for technical education in Egypt: Kim Young Su
His remarks came on the sidelines of his visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation from Korea, to Beni Suef governorate, where they discussed the progress of development cooperation in the governorate.
Movement of plankton between tropical marine ecosystems drives “sweet spots” for fishing
Plankton eaters play key role in transferring offshore resources to coral reef ecosystems
Egyptian researcher records new unknown genus of rodents dating back 34 million years
Newly discovered genus of rodents was called “Qatranimys Safroutus”
New standard for reporting epidemic prediction research
“EPIFORGE” guidelines aim to improve quality, usefulness of epidemic forecasting manuscripts
New cancer treatment may reawaken immune system
By combining chemotherapy, tumour injury, and immunotherapy, researchers show that immune system can be re-engaged to destroy tumours in mice
Some gifted dogs proved to have exceptional learning capacities
All dogs are smart but some are uniquely talented in learning words
Researchers describe new tardigrade fossil found in 16-million-year-old Dominican amber
‘Paradoryphoribius’ is first fossil representative of tardigrade superfamily ‘Isohypsibioidea’
FAO launches new tools to stimulate soil re-carbonation
The two tools stimulate sustainable soil management at different levels and contexts
Sticking to low-fat dairy may not be the only heart-healthy option, study shows
New research amongst the world’s biggest consumers of dairy foods has shown that those with higher intakes of dairy fat – measured by levels of fatty acids in the blood – had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with low intakes. Higher intakes of dairy fat were not associated with an increased …
Museum collections of plants, critters predict most species’ abundance in wild: Study
Scientists develop method to count outdoor species from indoor museum records
Relatively massive animal species discovered in half-billion-year-old Burgess Shale
Royal Ontario Museum palaeontologists unearth one of largest radiodonts of Cambrian explosion
Unique species, Chinese alligators begin hatching in China
Artificially-bred Chinese alligators have begun to hatch in eastern China’s Anhui, after nearly two months of incubation.
Opinion| It is science that gives humanity hope in fighting the pandemic
Scientists are warning that the world has entered a dangerous new phase of the pandemic, with the World Health Organization reporting in early August new infections globally spiking up 80% over the previous four weeks, driven by the more transmissible and deadly Delta variant which has been found in over 130 countries since it was first …
Number of people living with hypertension has doubled worldwide over 30 years
High blood pressure is directly linked to more than 8.5 million deaths worldwide each year
Women find it more difficult to quit smoking than men: Study
Nicotine dependence scale was used to classify participants as having mild, moderate, or severe dependence
Researchers discover remains of four-legged amphibious whale in Egypt’s Fayoum
‘Phiomicetus Anubis’ was one of fiercest creatures, lived tens of millions of years ago
Egypt ranks first in Africa in terms of scientific publishing during 2020: SciVal
Egypt publishes 31,647 research papers in 2020
Moderate calorie restriction, exercises may improve heart health for obese older adults
Cutting just 250 calories per day with moderate exercise reaped bigger rewards than exercise alone for older, obese adults
3 Egyptian entities sign cooperation protocol to produce jojoba fuel
Project to turn Egypt into main global stock market for jojoba oil by 2025
Transition to clean energy creates 8 million jobs within 30 years: European study
Renewable energy sector will account for 84% of labour market by 2050
Fundamental economic changes needed to secure decent living standards for all
By 2050, global energy use needs to be as low as 27 GJ per person
Gender equality is important weapon against climate change
Development investments involving women, and which take their needs into account, are more effective and sustainable, says new EIB report
Over 50% of global cardiovascular disease deaths occur in Asia
Research urges identifying epidemiological features of CVD in Asian countries to combat epidemic
Financial toxicity greater among heart disease patients compared to those with cancer
Financial toxicity highest in patients with both cancer and heart disease
Researchers warn of Ethiopian dam’s impacts on Egypt’s agriculture, economy
Egypt is implementing four-directive strategy to take on increasing water crisis
Acute aortic dissection more deadly in women than men
New gender-directed strategies are needed to treat acute aortic dissection, experts say