500 Ugandans Buried in Public Cemeteries Yearly Due to Theft of Identities After Road Crashes

About 500 Ugandans are buried in public cemeteries per year due to people stealing items from road crash victims and subjecting culprits to mob action. Superintendent of Police, Michael Kananura, the traffic police spokesperson, said many people have turned stealing from victims of road crashes into a business, often assaulting those they accuse of causing…

Ugandan Gorilla Conservationist Dr. Gladys Kalema Wins P.E.A. Award

Dr. Gladys Kalema, a prominent Ugandan gorilla conservationist, is one of the winners of this year’s People, Environment, Achievements (P.E.A.) Awards. The 14th edition of the awards recognized individuals for their tireless and inspiring efforts to flip the script and demonstrate that sustainable business is good for bottom lines as well as the planet. Winners…

Doxycycline pre-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPrEP) significantly reduces STIs in two studies

Results from two small studies suggest that doxycycline pre-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPrEP) is a promising strategy for preventing STIs. In recent years, studies have shown that DoxyPEP – taking doxycycline within 72 hours after sex – can prevent bacterial STIs among men who have sex with men and trans women, and evidence suggests that DoxyPEP is…

Uganda Student Rachel Esther Sanyu Named In Top 50 Shortlist For $100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2024

Rachel Esther Sanyu, a Pharmacology and Toxicology student from Kampala, Uganda, has been included in the top 50 shortlist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2024. This annual $100,000 award is given to one exceptional student who has made a significant impact on learning, the lives of their peers, and society beyond. Rachel was selected…

The double face of fentanyl: the neuronal basis of opioid addiction

Fentanyl is a particularly powerful synthetic opioid. Diverted from its original medical use, it has become a deadly drug responsible for three-quarters of overdose deaths in the United States. Yet, our knowledge of the impact of opioids on the brain remains incomplete. By deciphering the neuronal mechanisms involved, a team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has discovered that…

Paleolithic diets are not without risks

High-protein diets, known as ‘‘Paleolithic diets’’, are popular. Using mouse models, scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have studied their impact. While effective in regulating weight and stabilizing diabetes, these diets are not without risks. Excess protein greatly increases ammonium production, overwhelming the liver. Excess ammonium can cause neurological disorders and, in severe cases, lead to coma. These results, published…