Tech

Title: New Study Redefines Alzheimer’s as Genetic Form for Carriers of Two APOE4 Gene Copies A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine could redefine Alzheimer’s disease for people carrying two copies of the APOE4 gene. The research suggests that these individuals are virtually guaranteed to develop the condition and face symptoms at an earlier age,…

Title: Heatstroke in Children: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment Heatstroke is a serious condition that occurs when the body overheats and cannot cool down, leading to a malfunction in its cooling system. It is a critical condition that requires immediate medical attention, as it can cause damage to vital organs and even be fatal if not…

Title: The Intersection of Climate Change and Mental Health: The Case of Schizophrenia The mercury is soaring across India and other parts of the world, with many places reporting unusual temperature records. While it may be difficult to directly attribute each heat event to climate change, it is a known fact that climate change is…

Title: Boeing Co’s Starliner Space Capsule Launch Delayed to May 17 for Pressure Valve Replacement The much-anticipated debut voyage of Boeing Co’s Starliner space capsule, featuring Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, has been postponed once again due to the need to replace a faulty pressure valve on its booster rocket. The new target launch date is…

Title: A New Look into Sperm Whale Communication: A Sophisticated System with a Complex Internal Structure Introduction: Sperm whales, the largest toothed whales in the ocean, are known for their unique communication system using clicking noises, called codas. A new study by the Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) Machine Learning Team has discovered that sperm…

Title: Misperceptions and Misconceptions: The Barriers to Prescribing Oral Rehydration Solution for Diarrhea in Children in India Introduction Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) has been identified as a lifesaving treatment for diarrhea in children. However, a study published in the Science Journal in February 2024 reveals that ORS is underprescribed in India for children suffering from…

Title: Pfizer’s Experimental Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Linked to Patient Death A young patient has tragically passed away due to cardiac arrest following the administration of Pfizer’s experimental gene therapy in a mid-stage trial for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), as reported by Reuters on May 7. The trial, known as the DAYLIGHT study,…

Title: India’s Plan to Develop a New Research Station in Antarctica and Regulation of Tourism India is set to announce its plan to construct a new research station in Antarctica during the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environment Protection in Kochi later this month. The new…

Title: A New Prospective Marker Identified for Repairing Damaged Blood Vessels: AbcCRECs In a groundbreaking study, researchers have identified a single, prospective marker that can isolate vascular clonal repopulating endothelial cells (CRECs), which they have named AbcCRECs. This discovery could lead to new cell therapies for repairing damaged vessels in patients. The study, led by…

Title: Revolutionizing Personalized Cancer Treatment: AI-Driven Predictive Model for Cellular Therapy Introduction: A groundbreaking AI-driven predictive model, TRTpred, is set to revolutionize personalized cancer treatments by tailoring therapy to each patient’s unique cellular makeup. Developed by Alexandre Harari and his team at Ludwig Lausanne, TRTpred focuses on cellular immunotherapy, a novel approach that manipulates the…