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Rutgers scientists changed one gene in tiny worms to test a human kidney disease clue; the altered nerve protein fell to 15% of normal and missed its targetResearchers at Rutgers University have delved into the genetics of kidney disease by studying the miniature roundworm C. elegans. By manipu...- His grandfather died of pancreatic cancer: This Hyderabad startup founder is using AI to develop a personalised cancer vaccinesHyderabad-based biotech startup PopVax, founded by Soham Sankaran, is developing AI-powered personalised cancer vaccines using mRNA technol...
- With most drug candidates failing in humans, India’s draft rules bet on the wrong science in animal lab testingRecent draft rules in India threaten advancements in non-animal testing for drug development and safety. The new regulations may prioritize...
- AI is no longer just coding or generating images. It has now designed a virus that was used on a human being. Did the patient survive?A California startup has used artificial intelligence to design a virus that was administered to a human patient for the first time. The ex...
- Penn scientists tracked fruit flies in outdoor cages for four months; seasonal shifts were linked to genetic changes across more than 60% of the genomeIn an intriguing four-month investigation conducted in Philadelphia’s experimental orchard, researchers studied Drosophila melanogaster fru...
- Meet Amos Miller, man who lost his sight in his 20s, built an AI-powered robot to help blind people navigate easiliyMiller has reportedly worked at Microsoft Research, where he led development of Soundscape, a spatial-audio navigation app designed to help...
- Ferritin face is going viral, but taking iron supplements without a blood test could be riskyThere's a buzz circulating on social media about 'ferritin face', a phenomenon where changes in one’s appearance are thought to be linked t...
- Arjun Prajapati: This 5-year-old with Vadodara roots started reading before turning 2, has an IQ of 141, ranks in the top 2% and has read 3,000 booksFive-year-old Arjun Prajapati has drawn attention for his exceptional learning abilities, scoring 141 on an IQ test and qualifying for Mens...
- Fish oil and Alzheimer’s prevention: What happened when researchers tested high-dose DHA for two years and found no significant benefits for memory or brain healthA recent clinical trial involving older adults found no cognitive improvements from high-dose DHA supplements. Researchers confirmed that t...
- These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsThe last few weeks have made one thing clear. Oil prices, US bond yields, corporate earnings, and the state of the world – all point the sa...
- Pope Leo health update: Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican, doctor shares major verdict on trip to Uruguay, Peru, ArgentinaPope Leo will take on his first official duty on Sunday, delivering the traditional Angelus blessing to the faithful in St. Peter's Square.
- Pope Leo lung cancer raises serious questions about cancer risk for nonsmokers. Here's what researchers are sayingPope Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule. The surgery confirmed he had a...
- Bird Flu confirmed as primary cause of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's death, raising concerns and what it means for other raptorsJackie, a well-known bald eagle, died due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza after receiving veterinary treatment. The necropsy revealed ...
- Siberian elm was widely planted in America for windbreaks and as a disease-tolerant shade tree; it escaped cultivation and is now considered invasive in 41 statesSiberian elm, initially introduced to American landscapes for its Dutch elm disease resistance, soon proved problematic as it became invasi...
- In 1879, a Michigan professor buried bottles of seeds; 142 years later, scientists opened one and found some could still sproutWilliam James Beal started the experiment. He wanted to understand how long seeds could remain alive in soil without germinating. His work ...
- Genetically modified microbe could help make Mars habitable, researchers sayAt Pioneer Labs, a biotech startup based in Emeryville, Calif., researchers have engineered a bacterial strain that can grow under simulate...
- Nana Patekar dies of cardiac arrest: Doctor shares tips to take care of heart, says even people with good genes throw away their health due to carelessnessDoctor Sayajirao Gaikwad has outlined lifestyle habits and health checks people can consider after Nana Patekar’s death following a cardiac...
- Hair fall decoded: Causes, triggers, and warning signsFor many, hair shedding can raise concerns, with various elements at play like stress, hormonal imbalances, and nutrition. Recognizing the ...
- Who was Corina Contreraz? Teen was raped and stabbed 18 times nearly 50 years ago - Old DNA finally revealed her killerIn a chilling turn of events, the 1978 murder of 16-year-old Corina Contreraz from Billings, Montana, has finally been solved through groun...
- New Jersey dumped 219 turtles in a river; now rescuers are building stations to help them survive winter season. Now their return to the wild is complicatedA significant number of turtles have been rescued from a river in New Jersey, sparking urgent rehabilitation efforts. The rescued turtles i...
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