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An Important Step Toward Stopping a Parasitic Disease
Researchers in Lebanon are determining the genetics of a parasite prevalent in refugee camps.
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Studying Medicine in Time of War
A student who entered medical school in Syria in 2011 persevered through six years of conflict.
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Researchers Find Vitamin D Deficiency High In Arab Women
Vitamin D deficiency in the region is worryingly high but experts disagree on whether doctors should recommend supplements.
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Sudan Begins To Tackle A Neglected Disease
Sudanese academics are searching for a more effective treatment of a rare but destructive disease, mycetoma, that mostly affects poor…
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In Malnutrition’s Aftermath, Researchers See a Hidden Crisis—Education
Millions of malnourished children are at risk of problems in their cognitive development, say experts.
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An Arabian Tree to Fight Cancer
Omani researchers are testing the reputed healing effects of frankincense.
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UAE Researchers Tackle Diabetes from the Feet Up
ABU DHABI—Researchers in different fields of medicine have teamed up to tackle one of the Gulf’s biggest health concerns: Type…
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Egyptian Researchers Seek to Reduce Aircraft Pollution
Egyptian scientists are trying to produce biofuel for aircrafts that would reduce the carbon dioxide they produce and lower the…
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Research—Latest Weapon Against Female Genital Mutilation
Academics in the region are taking on FGM and providing much needed data to help combat the practice.
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World Cup Inspires Innovation Research in Qatar
Practical ideas for life in a hot climate could be useful beyond soccer.
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