News items

Lab-grown mini-brains useful to neurological pathology and therapy

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:56

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Brain organoids or lab-grown mini-brains will make it possible to analyze neurological disorders and test potential therapies, Nature Neuroscience journal reported.

Joe Biden´s approval rating plummets to just 41% in new poll

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:56

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) A new poll released on Tuesday showed President Joe Biden´s a precipitous decline, who has been slammed due to the uneven withdrawal of US troops and other civilians from Afghanistan.

1,500 Afghans have reached France after evacuations – ministry

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:55

Paris, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The French government on Tuesday completed the evacuation of 1,500 Afghans from Kabul, the capital taken by the Taliban which seized power over much of Afghanistan after 20-year US occupation.

UN Chief recognizes UN personnel´s work in Afghanistan

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:55

United Nations, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Tuesday sent a video message to the UN personnel in Afghanistan and thanked the staff for everything they are doing to support Afghans in this time of crisis.

Democrats roll out .5 trillion budget bill and infrastructure plan

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:54

Washington, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a budget framework that will pave the way for Democrats to spend up to .5 trillion on a sweeping economic package to expand the social safety net that President Joe Biden has made a signature agenda item.

Access to water is a basic human right, says UN Chief

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:54

United Nations, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Access to water is a basic human right, but three of 10 people are unable to wash their hands with water and soap during the Covid-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres posted on Twitter, on the occasion of the World Water Week 2021.

Algeria breaks off diplomatic ties with neighboring Morocco

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:53

Algiers, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Algeria formally broke off diplomatic relations with Morocco on Tuesday, citing what it called hostile actions by its most populous neighbor with which it has had strained relations for decades.

Cuba boosts socioeconomic development amid hostile US blockade

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:53

Havana, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban government is currently boosting its economic and social development despite negative impact of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States nearly six decades, a specialized source reported.

Brazil experts reveal snakebite venom could prevent Covid-19

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:52

Brasilia, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian scientists discovered that the venom of the Jararacusú snake, responsible for 90% of bite poisonings in the country, would inhibit the coronavirus action, according to researchers at the Institute of Chemistry of São Paulo Júlio de Mesquita Filho State University.

UK donation to benefit anti-Covid clinical trials

Published on: August 25, 2021
07:52

Havana, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Volunteers from the anti-Covid Soberana Pediatría and Ismaelillo clinical trials will be benefited with 6,000 blood sampling kits donated by the Association of Cubans in UK, an official source reported.

NEWS