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A new scam in Brazil involves criminals impersonating laboratories to deliver fake medical test results for a fee, capturing victims' banking data in the process.

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking to halt the sale of a public building that houses health research laboratories, following a lawsuit from the Association of Scientific Researchers of São Paulo.

The president of the Mexican Association of Pharmaceutical Laboratories urged the government to prioritize local companies in public drug purchases to bolster the national pharmaceutical industry.

Argentina has lifted intellectual property restrictions on pharmaceuticals that had been in place since 2012, reflecting a long-standing conflict between domestic and foreign laboratories.

Scientists in Poland are developing a plant-based reference material for testing food safety, particularly focusing on strawberries and their leaves, through the MultiBioCRM project.

The investigation into the Adamuz train derailment is focusing on metallurgical analyses to determine the cause of a track failure that may be linked to poor maintenance or material degradation.

Vilnius College has established advanced laboratories to enhance its science and innovation ecosystem, particularly in electronics and informatics.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo emphasizes the importance of prioritizing education for national development during the inauguration of new science laboratories in Ibadan, Nigeria.

The Croatian Minister of Veterans, Tomo Medved, affirmed the government's commitment to further investing in the modernization of DNA laboratories in Zagreb to enhance the identification of missing persons from the Homeland War.

Quirónsalud is poised to win a public contract in Madrid valued at 140 million euros to manage a laboratory serving nearly 1.4 million residents, sparking concerns over potential job losses.

Customers are eagerly buying the No7 Laboratories Line Correcting Booster Serum, now priced at £10 for a limited time, with many claiming it significantly reduces wrinkles.

The next generation of drugs may emerge from algorithms rather than test tubes, as artificial intelligence increasingly transforms pharmaceutical laboratories.

The Pan American Health Organization has opened opportunities for local pharmaceutical companies in Argentina to supply medicines and health products through regional funds, which is expected to lower costs and enhance technology transfer.

A Nigerian clinical pharmacist emphasizes the need for investment in laboratories and behavioral changes to combat antimicrobial resistance in healthcare.

Iran is preparing its defenses with underground weapons and laboratories, as the Revolutionary Guard focuses on survival while facing potential threats from Israel and American bases.

The Catalan police, Mossos d'Esquadra, have decided to outsource the analysis of 4,000 genetic samples to improve efficiency in their genetic laboratories, which have been overwhelmed with cases.

Sokratīs Famelos, president of SYRIZA-PS, has called on Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis to support conducting necessary examinations of victims' remains from the Tempes disaster in foreign laboratories due to a lack of such processes in Greece.

Justice Minister George Floridis stated that if Greek laboratories cannot conduct certain tests requested by families, certified laboratories abroad will be sought for assistance regarding the exhumations of victims in Tempi.

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding at the UEMG campus in Ubá, Brazil, leading to substantial damage estimated between R$ 5 million and R$ 10 million.

Indian pharmaceutical company Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is set to launch a generic version of the diabetes drug Ozempic, named Obeda, in March 2026 following the expiration of the semaglutide patent.

Porto Iracema das Artes in Ceará, Brazil, is now accepting registrations for its 14th edition of free creative laboratories in various artistic fields.

Anmat has revoked over 60 licenses for pharmacies and laboratories due to expired Good Practices certificates.

A new material designed to reduce street noise has been developed at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in Dübendorf.

Lithuanian schools are transforming into energy laboratories to promote renewable energy education among students.

Brazilian pharmacies and laboratories are illegally selling unapproved weight-loss injections despite regulations from health authorities.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has established a committee to oversee the establishment of multipurpose laboratories in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Ufopa has donated equipment to establish makers' laboratories in schools in Alenquer and Monte Alegre, aiding technological education in the region.

A women's group has called on Nigerian development agencies to enhance education by equipping schools with functional science laboratories to encourage young girls in the sciences.

Birmex, the Mexican biological laboratories, will purchase an additional 15 million doses of measles vaccines to enhance the country's vaccination efforts.

Women in Chemistry is urging Nigerian development agencies to improve science education by providing functional laboratories in schools.

Moths like Galleria mellonella are emerging as promising alternatives to mice in laboratory research due to their similar immune responses to infections.

Gaza's health sector is on the brink of paralysis as medical laboratories and blood banks face critical shortages of essential materials due to ongoing Israeli restrictions on medical supplies.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a partnership to produce mRNA vaccines in Mexico, involving the Health Secretary, Birmex, and pharmaceutical companies Liomont and Moderna.

Nando Ferroni reflects on the legacy of Antonino Zichichi, highlighting his strong principles and contributions to nuclear physics in Italy.

Antonino Zichichi, a prominent physicist and science communicator known for his skeptical views on evolution and climate change, has passed away at the age of 96.

National laboratories in Argentina are struggling to accept the new trade agreement with the United States, which they believe unfairly restricts their ability to produce patented medications.

Starting December 10, 2025, social media platforms will only be allowed for users over 16 in Australia, with penalties for platforms hosting underage users but not for the minors or their parents.

Initial scientific analyses indicate that the swine fever outbreak did not originate from the public laboratories of IRTA-CReSA in Barcelona, revealing it to be a new variant of the virus pending official conclusions from the Ministry of Agriculture.