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Lives at risk in DR Congo as Ebola outbreak continues to outpace response

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to spread faster than aid efforts can keep pace, despite significant gains...

Safer blood, tissues, and cells: ECDC defines unified hepatitis B and C virus screening guidelines for European donations

Updated technical guidelines by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) will help prevent the transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and...

Ebola treatment capacity expands in DR Congo as WHO issues new guidelines

Treatment capacity for the rare and deadly Bundibugyo species of Ebola is expanding in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the World...

Australian Antarctic Program scientists finalise H5 bird flu findings from Heard Island and McDonald Island voyages

Australian Antarctic Program scientists are contributing to global understanding of the spread of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) with the release of findings from...

‘Some question if Ebola is real’: how trust is central in fighting DRC outbreak

In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community’s trust first and foremost, humanitarians said...

ECDC 20th anniversary a milestone in efforts to strengthen health security in Europe: annual activity report

ECDC has published its annual activity report for 2025, bringing scientific expertise and risk management together with strengthened cooperation and outreach. Source: European Centre for...

Bundesrat schlägt Änderungen zur Notfallreform vor

Berlin - Im Gesetzgebungsverfahren rund um die Notfallreform hat der Bundesrat heute einige Punkte beschlossen, die aus Sicht der Länder im Gesetzentwurf geändert werden...

What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?

Lapses in memory are a normal part of ageing but can also be signs of dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical brain ageing...

Genomics and Virology

Viruses are bundles of genetic material wrapped in a protein coat that can infect living things. Viruses cause damage by hijacking a host cell's...

Studie: Armut prägt Kinderhirn stärker als Erziehung und IQ

Eine neue Studie zeigt: Die finanzielle Lage einer Familie beeinflusst die Gehirnentwicklung von Kindern ganz entscheidend, vor allem in den ersten Lebensjahren. Quelle: EUROnews |...