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23
Oct
Date October 23, 2024
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Egypt’s Victory Over Malaria: A Model for Africa’s Health Future


In a historic achievement, Egypt has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This milestone is a testament to the country's unwavering commitment to combating the disease.





For decades, Egypt fought tirelessly to eliminate malaria. The country's success story began with robust surveillance, research, and community engagement. Strategic partnerships and investments in healthcare infrastructure also played a crucial role.





This achievement has far-reaching implications for Africa. Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across the continent. Egypt's victory demonstrates that with collective effort, African countries can overcome this challenge.





At MyAfroDNA, we're inspired by Egypt's triumph. Our mission is to bridge the gap in genetic research, promote health equity, and advance medical breakthroughs for African populations.





We believe that collaborative research, innovation, and community engagement are key to tackling Africa's health challenges.





Join the Fight Against Diseases in Africa. If you share our vision, partner with us to:






  • Advance precision medicine for African populations




  • Foster inclusive research practices




  • Drive health equity





Let's work together to create a healthier Africa.





Learn more about Egypt's milestone in combating malaria.






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14
Oct
Date October 14, 2024
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9000 Years of Genetic Continuity Demonstrated in Southern Africa


A time transect of genome-wide sequences from nine individuals was recently recovered from a single site in South Africa, Oakhurst Rockshelter. 





Southern Africa has the largest human genetic diversity in the world; yet, the formation and processes of its gene pool in the past are still largely unknown. The demographic trajectories of the Indigenous San population and their ancestors during the last 10,000 years were reconstructed using the ancient DNA of these individuals and it shows that, in contrast to most regions around the world, the population history of southernmost Africa was not characterized by several waves of migration, replacement and admixture but by long-lasting genetic continuity from the early Holocene to the end of the Later Stone Age. 





Findings indicate that, unlike many regions globally, the population history of southern Africa was marked by significant genetic continuity from the early Holocene to the end of the Later Stone Age, rather than multiple waves of migration and admixture. While the introduction of pastoralism and farming altered the gene pool in southern Africa approximately 1,300 years ago, analysis reveals that the Khomani San and Karretjiemense populations retain genetic links to the Oakhurst hunter-gatherers. This continuity is obscured by recent admixture from non-Southern African populations.





Read more about this research here:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-024-02532-3






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04
Oct
Breast cancer awareness month
Date October 4, 2024
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month


In Africa, breast cancer accounts for 28% of all cancers and 20% of all cancer deaths in women.  Although advances in early detection and treatment have reduced breast cancer’s ability to take lives overall, it is clear that this breakthrough is yet to benefit all groups equally, especially those of African ancestry.





This is why MyAfroDNA supports research into how African genomes can impact cancer treatment, aiming for more personalized care for everyone. 





It’s breast cancer awareness month this October and every other month, so encourage the women in your life to get screened for breast cancer today.





Let’s work together to raise awareness, share knowledge, and fight breast cancer. It’s breast cancer awareness month encourage the women in your life to get screened today.


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04
Oct
Date October 4, 2024
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New Mechanism for DNA Repair



Nucleophagy is a natural cellular cleaning mechanism that is essential for repairing DNA and ensuring cell survival. It involves a commonly expressed protein called TEX264.

This process has been recognized by a team of researchers at the University of Oxford and Nanyang Technological University Singapore, for repairing damaged DNA that is particularly relevant for patients undergoing colorectal cancer treatments.

In this DNA repair process cells remove harmful DNA-protein lesions from a cell's nucleus, ensuring the stability of their genetic material and promoting cell survival.

Learn more about this DNA repair mechanism here: https://lnkd.in/dkcB5kEF


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