The test with armadillos that revealed that the leprosy bacterium can regenerate organs – BBC News

The test with armadillos that revealed that the leprosy bacterium

James Gallagher Health and Science Correspondent, BBC News 56 minutes image source, Getty Images Caption, Leprosy can damage nerves and cause disability. Leprosy bacteria may hold the secret to safely repairing and regenerating the body, say researchers at the University of Edinburgh. Animal experiments have revealed the bacteria’s remarkable ability to nearly double the size … Read more

Who was Jacinto Convit, the Venezuelan scientist who created the leprosy vaccine?

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Jacinto Convit worked hard all his life to save thousands of lives. In Venezuela, the doctor carried out various investigations to find a cure for a disease suffered by various people. Thanks to his dedication, he discovered one of the most important discoveries in the treatment of leprosy. Jacinto Convit and his beginnings for the … Read more