Crackdown on drug menace, Excise Department raids pubs in Hyderabad

Telangana's Massive Crackdown on Drug Menace

Telangana's Prohibition and Excise Department launched a crackdown on pubs and bars in Hyderabad and Rangareddy district to curb drug abuse. The operation, led by Director General V.B. Kamalasan Reddy, involved 25 teams conducting simultaneous raids. The teams used drug detection kits to test suspects, and establishments found facilitating drug consumption face severe consequences. Aug 18, 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
Foxconn's investments to help India become global manufacturing hub: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Foxconn Investment to Boost Global Manufacturing Aspirations: Vishnaw

Hon Hai Technology Group, popularly known as Foxconn, has announced its investment plans for the country. The news was confirmed by Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT and I&B, Ashwini Vaishnaw, who met with Young Liu, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Foxconn, in New Delhi on August 16. Aug 16, 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