28 July 2026

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LAUTECH Research Group to Hold International Conference
Research

LAUTECH Research Group to Hold International Conference

The Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, is set to hold its 9th international conference themed ‘Sustainable Nanotechnology: From Research to Reality’ on November 18-21, 2025. The group stated that it will maintain leadership in nanotechnology research and remain committed to promoting sustainable development in Nigeria and other

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Baby Born from 31-Year-Old Embryo
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Baby Born from 31-Year-Old Embryo

A baby has been born from an embryo that was frozen 31 years ago, breaking a world record and surprising many around the world. The embryo was preserved in 1994 and remained in cold storage until a couple recently decided to use it for fertility treatment. Doctors said the embryo was still in good condition

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Science, GMOs Key to Nigeria’s Food Security — NABDA
Institutions

Science, GMOs Key to Nigeria’s Food Security — NABDA

The Director General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, says Nigeria must embrace science and technology, including genetically modified (GMO) crops, to solve its food crisis. Speaking in Abuja during a workshop for Islamic clerics, he said modern technology is essential to tackle food insecurity and climate change. The event, organised

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Ancient Viruses Help Control Our DNA
Research

Ancient Viruses Help Control Our DNA

Scientists have discovered that parts of our DNA, once thought to be useless, actually help control how genes work. A new study shows that some of this “junk DNA” came from ancient viruses that entered the human genome millions of years ago. These virus-related parts are called transposable elements, or TEs. They were once believed

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