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Former UP chief minister Kalyan Singh dies; Condolences pour in

Kalyan Singh, whose term as CM witnessed the demolition of Babri masjid in 1992, died on Saturday aged 89, after prolonged illness

Aug 21, 2021

How Does Malaria Parasite Defend Itself From Fever In Host Body? Scientists Discover Gene that Helps it Survive Temperatures [Study]

A new study has reported the discovery of a gene that regulates the protective heat-shock responses of Plasmodium falciparum, one of the most lethal malaria-causing pathogens.

Aug 17, 2021

Gut Microbes May Help Reverse Brain Aging; Potential to Treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and More [Study]

A new study has shown that the transplantation of microbiota from young mice into older mice could reverse several aspects of brain aging, with far-reaching potential to treat Alzheimer's and other memory-lapse brain diseases.

Aug 10, 2021

Veteran actor Anupam Shyam passes away; Condolences pour in

Veteran actor Anupam Shyam, who is known for his role in multiple television shows and films, passed away late on Sunday night. He was 63.

Aug 9, 2021

Blood thinners reduce ventilator dependency in moderately ill Covid patients [Study]

Treating moderately ill hospitalised Covid-19 patients with a full-dose blood thinner can reduce their need for organ support, such as mechanical ventilation, and improve their chances of leaving the hospital, showed a large clinical trial conducted worldwide.

Aug 6, 2021

Lethal Tuberculosis Bacteria Suppresses Immunity; New Inhibiting Mechanism of Pathogen Discovered [Study]

In a new study, researchers from the University of Maryland identified a specific gene in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium that suppresses the immune actions of infected human cells.

Jul 30, 2021

Chemotherapy Can Trigger Mutations; Lead to Relapse of Blood Cancer In Children [Details]

The study provides the very first direct experimental and genomic evidence of drug resistance mutations induced by chemotherapy in pediatric cancer patients.

Jul 23, 2021

Deadly Spider Venom Could Prevent Damage Caused by Heart Attacks; May Improve Life of Donor Hearts [Details]

A multi-institutional Australian study found that a drug derived from a protein present in the funnel-web spider's venom was able to prevent damage caused to the heart following a heart attack.

Jul 20, 2021

Yami Gautam summoned in alleged money laundering case, asked to appear on June 7 [details]

Yami Gautam has been asked to appear before the investigation officers on June 07

Jul 2, 2021

Rise in Black Fungus infection hints at the necessity to monitor and control diabetes [details]

Even though black fungus infection could turn lethal, timely intervention with medication could save the life of the patient

Jun 30, 2021

Artificial sweeteners can harm your gut

This new study discovered that artificial sweeteners significantly increased the adhesion of both E. coli and E. faecalis to intestinal Caco-2 cells, and increased the formation of biofilms.

Jun 26, 2021

Pregnancy after menopause: IVF makes it possible but precautions must

Menopause is the time in which you are no longer able to bear children because of the change in hormones throughout the body. So what does it mean when a woman gets pregnant after menopause?

Jun 24, 2021

Thin, flexible biosensors developed to make surgery safer and efficient

A study team created bio-inks for biosensors that could aid in the localization of crucial parts in tissues and organs during surgical procedures.

Jun 22, 2021

This Father's Day, let's keep our dads healthy; four tips to follow regularly [details]

With health being front and centre in these times, ensure your father has the best shot at a healthy life ahead.

Jun 20, 2021

India is healing; records lowest tally in 81 days at 58K COVID cases [details]

The active cases have now come down below 8 lakh. The country has 7,29,243 active cases presently and has witnessed 3,86,713 deaths so far.