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| | Hidden figures of health: Uncovering the untold stories of women in medicine For many years, there have been discussions and debates on the presence of women in medicine. The recent increase in the number of women in the field of medicine and the change in gender composition stems from the contribution of many women in the past two centuries. This article is focused on the important contribution of women in medicine and how it has impacted society's outlook. | | | | The role of WHO guidelines in shaping global health policies The global role of the WHO lies in its establishment and monitoring of international standards or guidelines, helping to standardize healthcare services and goals worldwide. | |
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| | Malaria and other illnesses caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria transmitted by organisms that spread infectious pathogens account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases worldwide. | | | | By dissecting the genetic diversity of the most deadly human malaria parasite – Plasmodium falciparum – researchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have identified a mechanism of 'copy-paste' genetics that increases the genetic diversity of the parasite at accelerated time scales. | | | | The research community is searching for alternative bactericidal treatment approaches due to the global prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria. Japanese researchers have now compared the effectiveness of enzymes derived from bacteriophages in fighting drug-resistant bacteria. (a) Schematic diagram of the construction of a φ80 phage capsid containing T1-spanin gene. | |
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