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Two Indian-origin public health scientists receive South Africa’s highest civilian honors

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Hindustan Times News

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Two internationally recognized scientists of Indian origin have been awarded the country’s highest civilian award, among 38 others, for their outstanding contributions to public health. Two Indian-origin public health scientists receive South Africa’s highest civilian honors Professors Salim Abdul Karim and Kirtan Dada were formally awarded the prestigious Order of Mapungubwe … Read more

Scientists decipher ancient diseases from bone, tooth and DNA evidence |

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Scientists decipher ancient diseases from bone, tooth and DNA evidence |

The subject of archaeological disease research is based on using the human skeletal record to reveal the presence of past diseases. Researchers can use techniques such as bioarchaeology, paleopathology, and biomolecular analysis to uncover diseases such as infections, nutritional deficiencies, and degenerative conditions in ancient populations. DNA sequencing, isotope analysis and radiography are tools researchers … Read more