Category: Science News
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Detecting Kala-Azar Parasite: Novel Method Developed by Researchers from University of Dhaka
In the tropical region, a neglected life-threatening disease is visceral leishmaniasis, also known as kala-azar. This disease is prevalent in approximately 60 countries worldwide, including Bangladesh. The Mymensingh belt in Bangladesh, in particular, has a higher incidence of this disease. In the country, 45 districts are in the endemic stage of kala-azar. Research indicates that…
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CAM-SUST Researchers Detect Preliminary Asteroid
Researchers from CAM-SUST, the Copernicus Astronomical Memorial of the SUST (Shahjalal University of Science and Technology), have identified a preliminary asteroid by analyzing raw space images provided by NASA. Small stone-like objects orbiting the sun are generally known as asteroids. Their size range can be from small dust particles to 600 miles in diameter. Typically,…