Sickle Cell Disease
World Sickle Cell Day 2024 was observed on June 19 with the theme “Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care
Ultrasound Technology
Scientists have recently applied Functional Ultrasound Imaging (fUSI) to map brain activities, utilizing this technique to detect or measure changes
A Global study on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
A recent study conducted by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), monitored the status
Euthanasia
Euthanasia or mercy killing refers to the deliberate act of ending someone’s life to alleviate pain and suffering. In this
Microcephaly
Recent studies suggest that the SASS6 (SAS-6 Centriolar Assembly Protein) gene may be responsible for causing microcephaly. About Microcephaly: UPSC
Nidoviruses
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have raised alarms about the potential emergence of new, altered ‘Nidoviruses’ due
Sale of mother’s milk is denied by FSSAI
Mother’s milk commercialization is not permitted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), as stated in the
Anopheles stephensi
Genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes, specifically Anopheles stephensi, were recently released in Djibouti, East Africa, as part of the ‘Djibouti Friendly
Health for All mandate of WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated its first investment round aimed at sustainably financing its Health for All mandate,
Novel biomarker for nephrotic syndrome
A recent study has discovered that anti-nephrin autoantibodies serve as a biomarker to monitor progression in kidney disorders with nephrotic