This famine killed an estimated one million people either from starvation or disease. Thousands of people emigrated to America across the Atlantic Ocean to escape this famine. In 1841, Ireland had ...

Let us emphasize right away that Sudan is not experiencing nor can experience a severe famine. Upon examining the FRC [Famine Reiew Committee] report we couldn't but think that the issue of hunger ...

The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) is a recognized leader in translational and “bench-to-bedside” science. VIDD integrates the expertise and creativity of scientists in basic, ...

June 10, 2024 — Scientists have grown 'mini-guts' in the lab to help understand Crohn's disease, showing that 'switches' that modify DNA in gut cells play an ... Major Cause of Inflammatory ...

There is evidence that Crohn’s disease is genetic, though environmental factors may also be involved. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in ...

Sudan is facing what the United Nations has described as an “unparalleled humanitarian disaster” with famine confirmed in multiple regions, even as it faces the risk of total destruction from war. And ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — Researchers find cell migration doesn't only rely on generating force. A professor of mechanical engineering and materials science found that groups ...

Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialing the novel pest control method. The "toxic male ...

Blueberry plants are now under threat, with their vibrant appearance dulled and growth stunted by a powdery white substance. The culprit is a fungus called Erysiphe vaccinii, which is responsible for ...

A look at burning political issues and debates and their historical context within the US and worldwide, hosted by Mitch Jeserich.

The 1964 disclosure marked the first time many smokers had heard about the health dangers of tobacco Sonja Anderson Challenge trials help researchers study immune responses. Skeptics still doubt ...