Jeevan Biswas

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Blame this new hormone for diabetes; disabling it means great news for diabetic patients [details]

A new multi-institutional study, has discovered that a hormone called fabkin may play an important part in the development of diabetes (both type 1 and type 2).

Dec 10, 2021

Ageing muscles, its defects may soon be thing of past; promising rejuvenating technique discovered [read now]

Researchers have demonstrated that molecules known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) carry genetic instructions (mRNA) for the vitality of an anti-aging protein called α-Klotho (Klotho) to muscle cells.

Dec 10, 2021

Crucial Differences in Tumor Characteristics Among Younger, Older Cancer Patients; May Transform Future Treatments [Details]

According to a new study by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine, tumors in younger individuals exhibit dysregulated and advanced signs of aging.

Dec 8, 2021

Why Does Cannabis Have 'Skunk-like' Odour; Compounds Behind Characteristic Smell Discovered [Details]

According to a new study, a family of chemicals known as prenylated volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) gives cannabis its 'skunky' scent.

Dec 1, 2021

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Does Not Affect Development of Unborn Baby's Brain; No Signs of Damage Found [Study]

According to a new study, developing fetuses of mothers suffering from mild to moderate COVID-19 did not exhibit any signs of brain damage or infection.

Nov 30, 2021

Symptoms of Omicron Variant "Very Mild", Different from Delta, Says South African Doctor Who Raised Alarm [Details]

Dr. Angelique Coetzee, chair of the South African Medical Association, said that the symptoms noted in patients with Omicron-caused COVID-19 are different from those brought on by other VOCs such as the Delta variant; including no reports of loss of smell or taste.

Nov 30, 2021

Ultrashort-pulse lasers can kill bacterial superbugs, hardy spores; show potential as alternative sterilization [details]

In a new study, researchers found that ultrashort-pulse lasers can kill bacterial superbugs such as multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and spores like that of Bacillus cereus.

Nov 28, 2021

Struggling With Psoriasis; Trio of Proteins Responsible for Skin Inflammation, Finds Study [Details]

According to a new study, a cytokine known as TWEAK works along with two other proteins—tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin-17 (IL-17)—to trigger skin inflammation in individuals suffering from psoriasis.

Nov 28, 2021

Cuteness Exploited: US Man Puts Up Pitbull Puppies for 'Sale' Online; Dupes Over 100 People of $158,000

Fonjeck Eric Azoh, 42, of Mount Rainier, Maryland, confessed to running a scheme where he received at least $158,000 in money transfers from over 100 victims after promising to sell them pitbull puppies.

Nov 27, 2021

New COVID -19 variant in South Africa raises global worry; should you be worried [explained]

According to South Africa's National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the B.1.1.529 lineage of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was detected in the Gauteng of the country at a relatively high frequency; it shares several mutations with VOCs such as the Alpha and Delta variants.

Nov 26, 2021

Tiny Toothless Species of Dinosaur Discovered In Brazil; First Theropod Of Its Kind To Be Unearthed [Study]

A team of Brazilian paleontologists has described a new species of edentulous (toothless) dinosaur—Berthasaura leopoldinae— that was unearthed in southern Brazil.

Nov 22, 2021

Bomb threat at FBI's HQ a hoax; disgruntled ex-Marine wanted agency's attention [details]

Gerardo Manuel Checo Nunez, 33, was arrested on Wednesday for making a hoax bomb threat at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Office Building; was angry with the FBI for ignoring his complaints of hacking.

Nov 21, 2021

Plant-based Drug Effectively Neutralizes COVID-19 Delta Variant; Blocks Co-infections of Multiple VOCs [Read Now]

According to a new study, thapsigargin, a plant-based compound, can efficiently neutralize the Alpha and Beta variants, and the globally dominant Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Nov 19, 2021

US Man Poses As Former CIA Agent, Manages to Defraud Victim of $2.3 million to Fund Fake "Off the Books" Missions

Matthew Anthony Marshall, 51, defrauded a Montana man by claiming to be a former CIA agent and elite soldier; he tricked the victim into providing funds to the tune of $2.3 million.

Nov 19, 2021

Fish-shaped microrobots deliver chemotherapy drugs to cancer cells; respond to change in pH [details]

Researchers have created and demonstrated the ability of fish-shaped microrobots, that are pH-responsive, to deliver chemotherapy drugs to cancer cells.

Nov 18, 2021

HIV-infected Cells Use Sugar Molecule to Evade Immune System; Scientists Find Way to Disable It, Aid Natural Killer Cells

A new study has discovered that HIV-infected cells utilize a type of sugar molecule called sialic acid to hide from the immune system and evade immune surveillance of natural killer (NK) cells.

Nov 14, 2021

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Articles by Jeevan Biswas

Blame this new hormone for diabetes; disabling it means great news for diabetic patients [details]

Ageing muscles, its defects may soon be thing of past; promising rejuvenating technique discovered [read now]

Crucial Differences in Tumor Characteristics Among Younger, Older Cancer Patients; May Transform Future Treatments [Details]

Why Does Cannabis Have 'Skunk-like' Odour; Compounds Behind Characteristic Smell Discovered [Details]

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Does Not Affect Development of Unborn Baby's Brain; No Signs of Damage Found [Study]

Symptoms of Omicron Variant "Very Mild", Different from Delta, Says South African Doctor Who Raised Alarm [Details]

Ultrashort-pulse lasers can kill bacterial superbugs, hardy spores; show potential as alternative sterilization [details]

Struggling With Psoriasis; Trio of Proteins Responsible for Skin Inflammation, Finds Study [Details]

Cuteness Exploited: US Man Puts Up Pitbull Puppies for 'Sale' Online; Dupes Over 100 People of $158,000

New COVID -19 variant in South Africa raises global worry; should you be worried [explained]

Tiny Toothless Species of Dinosaur Discovered In Brazil; First Theropod Of Its Kind To Be Unearthed [Study]

Bomb threat at FBI's HQ a hoax; disgruntled ex-Marine wanted agency's attention [details]

Plant-based Drug Effectively Neutralizes COVID-19 Delta Variant; Blocks Co-infections of Multiple VOCs [Read Now]

US Man Poses As Former CIA Agent, Manages to Defraud Victim of $2.3 million to Fund Fake "Off the Books" Missions

Fish-shaped microrobots deliver chemotherapy drugs to cancer cells; respond to change in pH [details]

HIV-infected Cells Use Sugar Molecule to Evade Immune System; Scientists Find Way to Disable It, Aid Natural Killer Cells

Common Loud Noises Cause Fluid Buildup in the Inner Ear; Accumulation Results In Hearing Loss [Study]

Antibodies Against COVID-19 Found In Breast Milk of Infected and Vaccinated Mothers; Neutralizes Virus [Study]

New Species of Herbivorous Dinosaur Discovered In Greenland; Lived 214 Million Years Ago [Details]

Concentration of Abundant Virus Can Serve As Biomarker for COVID-19; May Improve Prognosis [Study]

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'