Mpox

Can Mpox virus spread through air; what precautions you must take?

The Mpox virus, a zoonotic disease primarily found in the tropical rainforest areas of central and west Africa, has been causing concern among health experts worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current outbreak, which has seen over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths, a global health emergency. Aug 21, 2024
Nine MoUs signed as India and Malaysia elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Nine MoUs signed as India and Malaysia elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Elevating India-Malaysia relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on Tuesday which culminated in the signing of nine Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), ranging from digital technologies, tourism, recruitment, employment and repatriation of workers to co-operation in the field of Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine. Aug 20, 2024
Study discovers gene that can prevent autism

ASD Breakthrough: Gene Discovery Sheds New Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Scientists at Rockefeller University have identified a gene, Astrotactin 2 (ASTN2), that could potentially prevent autism. Defects in the ASTN2 protein disrupt neural circuitry in the cerebellum, affecting children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The absence of ASTN2 in mice led to autism-like behaviors and changes in the cerebellum, reinforcing its role in cognitive functions. Future research will focus on examining human cerebellar cells with ASTN2 mutations and investigating other autism-linked genes. Aug 18, 2024
New research uncovers brain pathway linked to autism, cerebral palsy

New research uncovers brain pathway linked to autism, cerebral palsy

Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School and NUS' Mechanobiology Institute discovered a brain pathway to activate dormant neural stem cells, offering potential treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and cerebral palsy. Astrocytes, a type of glial cell, play a crucial role in reactivating these cells, initiating a chain reaction that promotes brain repair and growth. Aug 14, 2024