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Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria colonies

Hidden Enemy: Why TB Remains One of the World’s Deadliest Diseases

An exciting review in Nature Reviews Microbiology details recent insights into the age-old interaction between Mtb and humans.

Youth Day: Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future

The IDM Social Accountability Committee, hosted a Youth Month-themed Coffee Club session titled “How can you engage with school learners?”

Surprising antibiotic discovery could pave way for new family of high blood pressure treatments

New study suggests ciprofloxacin could be used as a template for designing a new family of blood pressure drugs with fewer side effects.

African scientists launch the African Bioinformatics Institute

By investing in skills, infrastructure, and collaboration, the African Bioinformatics Institute, sets out to shape the future of life science research in Africa.