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Brazilian space research brings advances in treatment of Rett syndrome

A new method has also proved effective in combating premature brain ageing

A research team led by Brazilian specialists has discovered that medicines used in the treatment of HIV and hepatitis B may be effective in combating Rett syndrome, as reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS.

This rare genetic disease mainly affects girls, causing regression of cognitive, motor and speech skills, as well as leading to serious respiratory difficulties.

To conduct comprehensive studies of the syndrome, researchers sent mini-brains grown in the laboratory into space, where microgravity conditions stimulate brain ageing. This made it possible to identify that the disease is triggered by an inflammatory response. This reaction can be blocked through a combination of the medicines lamivudine and stavudine, promoting the recovery of normal brain functions.

In addition to being effective in the treatment of Rett syndrome, this combination of medicines may also help prevent premature brain ageing, a problem that can occur during prolonged space missions. Scientists hope that this treatment will also open up novel possibilities for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.

Medical teams from various BRICS+ countries have been achieving excellent results in the field of medicine, developing innovative methods to combat diseases and monitor health conditions.

Indian scientists, for example, have created a more effective and safer technology for the treatment of breast cancer, according to IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The method involves injecting nanoparticles loaded with a chemotherapy drug, administered directly into the area affected by the tumour.

Meanwhile, researchers in Iran have developed a new technology to create ultra-sensitive nanosensors capable of monitoring patients’ breathing quickly and accurately. According to Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS, the innovation consists in the use of a single low-energy laser, replacing the traditional multi-stage process.

Another notable advance in Brazil’s medical field has occurred in the study of treatments for yellow fever. Band News, a partner of TV BRICS, reported that the country will develop the first medicine specifically aimed at treating this disease. The therapy is based on antibodies selected by artificial intelligence and produced in the laboratory to mimic the natural action of the immune system.

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"We are convinced that the only way to make the information space more stable, secure and predictable is through international cooperation. No country is capable of countering cross-border ICT threats on its own. There is a need to develop common rules of the game applicable to all, which would regulate the actions of states and their companies in the digital sphere. [...] The first step in this direction has already been taken with the adoption by the UN General Assembly in December 2024 and the signing in October 2025 of the UN Convention against Cybercrime, developed at Russia’s initiative. This is the first universal treaty in the field of international information security. Seventy-five countries have signed the document. We call on all countries to sign and ratify this Convention"

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"International cooperation can help detect risks quicker, also exchange the results of research and coordinate the response measures. Without this coordination, the consequences of the global crisis could be heavier. [...] We are witnessing the world becoming more and more interconnected and interdependent. Every outbreak of infection in one region can be a potential threat globally. The experience shows us that the resilience of healthcare systems affects economic stability, the national security of states and public trust"

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"As permanent members of the UN Security Council and important major countries in the world, China and Russia should take a strategic and long-term perspective, drive the development and revitalisation of our respective countries through comprehensive strategic coordination of even higher quality, and work to make the global governance system more just and reasonable"

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"The Bank will be strengthening its role as a platform for cooperation among its members, supporting initiatives in digital infrastructure, energy transition, advanced low-carbon energy technologies, intelligent hospitals, and all sorts of innovation, amplifying the comparative advantages of our member countries. […] NDB will continue to pursue gradual, balanced membership expansion and strengthen its role as a unified voice and platform for the Global South, amplifying members' priorities and mobilising collective solutions to share developing challenges"

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