SC urges protesting medical community to resume work at earliest

SC urges protesting medical community to resume work at earliest

The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the doctors and medical professionals across the country, who are abstaining from work in protest of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, to resume work at the earliest. 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
Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan

Rain wreaks havoc in Rajasthan: 20 killed in 24 hours

Rajasthan is struggling with a tragic situation as heavy rains have claimed as many as 20 lives in the last 24 hours. The state's education department was compelled to close schools in seven districts on Monday. Aug 12, 2024