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Ghana: Information Communications Technology, the Third Educational Wave and Impact of Covid-19

Since the hunters and gatherers stage of societal evolution, the world has seen three major transformations, from the period of settled agriculture, to the period of industralization, and the information revolution. This corresponds to the first, second, …

To fix Africa's hunger problem, bring on genetically modified crops

The economic situation in Africa has improved a lot since the 1990s.  Yet rampant poverty and food insecurity still impact millions of lives there. Currently, there is a huge demand-supply gap in the agricultural sector.  At least three hundred million are …

Takoradi girls kidnapping: DNA analysis is a match – Forensic scientists maintain

The Takoradi kidnapped girls Lead Medical Doctor of the forensic team in charge of DNA analysis on the skeletal remains of the 4 missing Takoradi Girls, Supt. Dr. Kofi Agyapong Afrifa has confirmed that indeed the remains found are that of the missing …

Ghana Among 44 Countries Importing GMO

A former Breeder at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), Dr. Ibrahim Atokple , has revealed that Ghana is among 44 countries that import genetically modified organism (GMO) foods. He disclosed that 2.5 billion hectors …

Ghanaian scientists develop pest resistant GM cowpea

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savana Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has developed a pest resistant Genetically Modified (GM) cowpea, beans, to save farmers from spraying the crop several times with pesticides. The pest known as ‘maruca …

Genome scientists win 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

By Reuters 24m ago Share this article: ShareTweetShareShareShareEmailShare Stockholm – Scientists Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of a method for genome editing, the award-giving body …

Genome data spotlight re-emergence, resistance in yaws

A new study by an international team of scientists is shedding light on the re-emergence and development of antibiotic resistance in a neglected tropical infection. In the study, published yesterday in The Lancet Microbe, researchers performed whole-genome …

2 NTC journalists win awards

Two journalists of the New Times Corporation (NTC), publisher of Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, on Friday, won awards for their exceptional reportage on the COVID-19 pandemic and agriculture. They are Mrs Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, a senior reporter …

Ghanaians are already eating GMO foods – Breeder

Dr Ibrahim Atokple, a former Breeder at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has said Ghanaians are already eating Genetically Modified foods (GMOs). He said for about six years now, GMO …

Sons of the super-rich, popular & influential Ghanaian businessmen – A discovery

Ghpage.com, your ultimate source of credible information has yet again gone deep in search to bring to you(our Cherished readers) the popular sons of the rich and powerful and most prominent businessmen in Ghana. You will agree with me that in our part of …

Genetics, Diagnosis, Treatment: NIH Takes on Sickle Cell Disease Globally

(NewsUSA) - Each year, some 150,000 children in Nigeria are born with sickle cell disease, the most common - and often life-threatening - inherited blood disorder in the world. "I was not happy when I read that Nigeria will have the highest …

The Mental Health of the Ghanaian celebrity – Michael Thompson writes » ™

This is a piece on the mental health of the Ghanaian celebrity that discusses what lies behind all the glitz and glam fans and followers see and what these adored individuals are having to deal with behind closed doors. Read Full Text Below: A celebrity …

Scientists pin hopes of reviving extinct Malaysian rhinos on stem cell technology

BT cowpea to be commercialised in a year  

Ghana will in about a year see the commercial release of pest-resistant Barceló’s Thurigensis (BT) cowpea seeds to the food value chain for mass cultivation by farmers. The BT Cowpea, which would be the first genetically modified (GM) crop to be released …

WHO names Nigerian centre as African reference laboratory for genome research - Premium Times

The African Centre of Excellence for the Genomics of Infectious Disease (ACEGID), Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has been named one of the regional repository and bioinformatics centres by the WHO and Africa CDC to provide sequencing, data …

WHO, Africa CDC Launches ”Genome” Lab to Understand COVID-19

  The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Thursday launched a network of laboratories to reinforce genome sequencing of the virus that causes Covid-19. WHO Regional Director for Africa, …

Africa launches ”genome” lab to understand Covid-19

FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the African Development Bank (AfDB) are pictured in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, September 16, 2016. Picture taken September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Luc Gnago/File Photo - RC196B9DEF90  The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the …

Coronavirus - Africa: COVID-19 Genome Sequencing Laboratory Network Launches in Africa

Download logo With several African countries now expanding COVID-19 testing, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have launched a network of laboratories to reinforce genome sequencing …

World: COVID-19 genome sequencing laboratory network launches in Africa

Addis Ababa/Brazzaville – With several African countries now expanding COVID-19 testing, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have launched a network of laboratories to reinforce …

Healthcare Enterprise Software Market 2020–2025 : Global Growth Drivers, Opportunities, Trends, And Forecasts

PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ Healthcare Enterprise Software Market 2020–2025 : Global Growth Drivers, Opportunities, Trends, And Forecasts”. …

Digital Money Transfer Market 2020 Global Share,Trend,Segmentation And Forecast To 2025

WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ Digital Money Transfer Market 2020 Global Share,Trend,Segmentation And Forecast To 2025”. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital Money Transfer …

Global Microdisplay Market is Growing at a Impressive CAGR of 22.6% | Competitive Analysis and Growth Scope

PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a new report, titled, "Microdisplay Market by Technology (LCD, OLED, DLP, and LCoS), Type (Near-To-Eye and Projection), Application ( …

Axle AI Launches for Indian Market at online Broadcast India Show 2020

Company shows remote work solutions for media teams, starting at 2 lakh MUMBAI, INDIA, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- axle ai, the industry leader in affordable remote workflows and video search, are making their Indian debut appearance …

At a CAGR of 21.5% Mobile Robotics Market Size is Projected to Reach $39,585 million by 2026

PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a new report, titled, "Mobile Robotics Market by Product (UGV, UAV, and AUV), Component (Hardware, Software, and Support & Services …

Blockchain Technology in Transportation and Logistics Market 2020 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities To 2025

PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ Blockchain Technology in Transportation and Logistics Market 2020 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities …

AWS Managed Services Market Segmentation, Application, Trends, Opportunity & Forecast 2020 To 2025

PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ AWS Managed Services Market Segmentation, Application, Trends, Opportunity & Forecast 2020 To 2025”. AWS …

CloudChomp Announces that ClearScale has Become a C3 Partner

CloudChomp, Inc. announces that ClearScale, a Premier Consulting Partner in the AWS Partner Network has become a CloudChomp Certified (C3) partner. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CloudChomp, Inc., a leader in …

Global Saas-based Enterprise Resource Planning Market 2020 Trends, Research, Analysis & Review Forecast 2021

“COVID-19 Impact on Saas-based Enterprise Resource Planning Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Updated Research Report of Saas-based Enterprise Resource …

Global Online Higher Education Market 2020 Segmentation, Demand, Growth, Trend, Opportunity and Forecast to 2025

“COVID-19 Impact on Online Higher Education Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Updated Research Report of Online Higher Education Market 2020-2025: Summary: …

Ancillare Appoints Dr. John Fitzgerald to Medical Director

John Fitzgerald, DO, FACOG, joins Ancillare as Medical Director to lend clinical expertise to Clinical Trial Ancillary Supply Chains. HORSHAM, PA, USA, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Clinical Trial Ancillary Supply Chain (CTASC) …

Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty Specialist, Robert Kotler, Wins Best of Los Angeles Award "Best Rhinoplastic Surgeon - 2020"

“We're honored to include Robert Kotler MD, FACS into our BoLAA family.” ~Aurora DeRose LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Robert Kotler, MD, FACS, Renowned Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty Super-Specialist, …

Philadelphia Area Dentist Offering Dental Implants, Dentures, and More

DICE Dental in Springfield, PA offers dentures, implants, crowns, and extractions (DICE). SPRINGFIELD, PA, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DICE Dental is offering the Philadelphia area affordable dental care. Dentures, …

MakerBot amplía su oferta de materiales compuestos con la incorporación de Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber

Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber puede conservar sus propiedades mecánicas gracias a una baja absorción de la humedad, lo que le permite mantener un rendimiento uniforme ESTADO DE MEXICO, PROVINCIA/ESTADO, MéXICO, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Digistor expands architect technology solutions and is awarded Autodesk AEC Specialist Status

Digistor is now an Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Specialist. The company has also expanded its AEC technology solutions and services SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, October 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digistor was recently …

Alternative Petroleum Technologies Announces Distribution Partner for Select Latin American & other Countries

RENO, NV, U.S.A., October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alternative Petroleum Technologies Holdings Corp. ("APT") has signed a distribution agreement with OGE Drilling & Investment Ltd. and its subsidiary company ODIN Petroil S.A. …

ERBE USA and PSS UROLOGY Announce Partnership for Bipolar Plasma Resection

PSS Urology Powered by ERBE! The Erbe VIO 3 offers advanced technology to take full advantage of the clinical strengths of PSS Urology Bipolar Electrodes. SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Erbe …

Hung Yung Terrarist Presents Tokyo Nights Comedy Showcase on Tuesday, November 3rd Hosted by Comedian Tokyo Kuntpunch

Tonight’s Hooking From Home Welcomes HipHop Recording Artist VerBS at 9pm ET on YouTube LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hung Terrarist presents Tokyo Nights, a comedy showcase to take place at home of Hooking From …

Gravita: 3-in-1 Levitating Lamp, Charger, and Speaker Soars Past $50K on Kickstarter

Gravita, the levitating lamp with built-in wireless charger and Bluetooth speaker, surpassed 50K in funding on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter this week. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

xFyro Announces Launch of xFyro ANC, First-Ever AI-Powered True Wireless Earbuds

Audio innovator xFyro announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence-powered true wireless earbuds this week at xfyro.com. NEW YORK, NY, USA, October 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The xFyro ANC also feature IPX5 water resistance, …