New findings show the evolutionary prowess that has helped make cockroaches so hard to stamp out.

A deadly strain of the bird flu virus can be transmitted between some animals through the air, scientists said.

Scientists have shown that resveratrol, the “miracle ingredient” in red wine, extends lifespan and provides an infusion of energy.

For a pathogen with such a short history, the mysterious new virus killing people has already had an amazing array of names.

Health authorities worldwide must be on the lookout to detect the virus, experts said, which could still develop the ability to spread.

Nobel prize-winning scientist played down “shock-horror scenarios” that a new virus strain will emerge with the potential to kill millions of people.

South Africa has signed an agreement to become the first African country to join the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility.

Research has found that people who are visually impaired could learn to use echolocation to help them pinpoint objects.

Researchers are still trying to understand the source of human transmission, says World Health Organisation.

There is no government strategy to fight the spread of Aids in Russia, where the number of deaths caused by the disease continues to grow, an official said.