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In 1998, NASA sent oyster toadfish into space on Space Shuttle Columbia; over 16 days in orbit, researchers studied how their balance systems adapted to microgravity- In 1998, NASA flew crickets on Neurolab to study how spaceflight affects developing nervous systems; across the 16-day mission, they joined about 2,000 animals in space
- In 1987, Bion 8 carried monkeys Yerosha and Dryoma for 13 days; Yerosha escaped part of his restraints before the capsule landed 1,850 miles off target
- In 2003, researchers found freshwater snails had mated in space; their gravity-sensing statoconia were 50% larger by volume than matched ground controlsExperiments conducted aboard the Space Shuttle demonstrated that pond snails bred in microgravity possessed larger gravity-sensing structur...31 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- In 2014, NASA sent young and older mice into space; within 9 to 11 days, the younger ones began running group laps in zero gravityIn 2014, NASA launched a group of twenty mice to the International Space Station for groundbreaking research. Remarkably, the young mice ex...29 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- In 1989, the space shuttle Discovery carried 32 fertilized chicken eggs for 5 days; all 16 early embryos died, while 8 older embryos later hatched without anatomical malformationsIn 1989, the space shuttle Discovery transported thirty-two fertilized chicken eggs into microgravity. Although younger embryos did not end...28 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1973, NASA sent two fish into space to test their swimming ability in zero gravity; they initially swam in loops but later used light as cue to move normally after 21 daysIn 1973, NASA sent two mummichog fish and 50 eggs aboard Skylab 3 to study how weightlessness affected their sense of balance. The fish ini...25 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
- Woman had left-sided hearing loss for 6 months. MRI scan later revealed the cause near her brain nerveA woman's gradual hearing loss and balance problems were found to be a tumor near a brain nerve. Dr Sudhir Kumar shared the case, highlight...14 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- Dr Reddy's inks pact with Johnson & Johnson to acquire vertigo treatment brandDr. Reddy's Laboratories has finalized its acquisition of the Stugeron brand from Johnson & Johnson, encompassing EMEA regions, India, and ...11 Sep, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
- Dr Reddy’s shares slip nearly 2% on investor concerns amid $50 million foray into anti-vertigo categoryDr. Reddy's Laboratories' shares experienced a slight dip following the announcement of their acquisition of Stugeron from Johnson & Johnso...11 Sep, 2025, 10.00 AM IST
- Sunita Williams heads home, but Earth won’t feel like home right away—here’s whyNASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return to Earth after an extended nine-month mission aboard the International ...19 Mar, 2025, 07.31 PM IST
- College lecturer's gaming obsession with 'Call of Duty' and 'Fortnite' lands him in hospital emergencyA gaming enthusiast in the UK experienced severe inner ear damage after years of extended gaming sessions. He lost his long-distance hearin...20 Jan, 2025, 03.45 PM IST
- What's motion sickness, what causes it, and how to deal with it: Here's everything you should knowMotion sickness occurs when the nervous system functions perfectly on past experiences and when processing sensory information and generati...14 Apr, 2023, 11.30 AM IST
- Do you hear ringing sound in your ears? This could be the reasonTinnitus is a common problem where a person experiences a ringing, roaring, clicking, or buzzing sound in the ears. This sound can be soft,...28 Mar, 2023, 06.22 PM IST
- What causes vestibular hypofunction, the 'balance' condition Varun Dhawan is battling?The 'Bhediya' star said he had over-exerted himself despite being told not to.05 Nov, 2022, 05.30 PM IST
- Vestibular Hypofunction: What is the disease Varun Dhawan was diagnosed with?A peripheral or central vestibular system that is partially or completely dysfunctional is known as having vestibular hypofunction. While t...05 Nov, 2022, 04.18 PM IST
- NeuroEquilibrium experiments with VR technology to cure vertigoNeuroEquilibrium has already designed 20 distinct exercises to cater to vestibular rehabilitation patients. The vestibular system, within t...27 Dec, 2016, 03.34 PM IST
- Rats, cockroaches are wired with GPS!The researchers recorded cell activities in an area of the brain called the central complex while roaches were restrained in a tube.10 Jul, 2016, 06.18 PM IST
- NASA tests zero-gravity's effect on astronauts' brainsThe US space agency is examining changes in both brain structure and function in astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS).12 Oct, 2015, 12.29 PM IST
- Toxic threat in Diwali gaiety don't just shut your ears, cover eyes and nose tooThe city may have achieved reasonable success in curbing sound pollution during Diwali and Kali Puja but environmentalists and physicians w...09 Nov, 2012, 04.18 AM IST
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