Mitochondria keep brain cells alive and protect against Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s Disease research has recently revealed that manipulating a specific protein, Drp1 (Dynamin-related protein 1), can restore mitochondrial function and
Macrolones target bacterial ribosomes and DNA gyrase
Researchers have developed a new class of synthetic antibiotics known as macrolones, which are highly effective against bacterial resistance. About
Chandipura Virus (Chandipura vesiculovirus)
The death toll of suspected cases of the Chandipura virus or Chandipura vesiculovirus (CHPV) in Gujarat is rising. About Chandipura
R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine
Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa became the first country to begin administering R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine. About R21/Matrix-M vaccine: Ref: Source
Front Running
Quant Mutual Fund has been suspected of front-running by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). About Front Running:
Skin bank for Armed Forces
The Army Hospital in New Delhi has inaugurated a first-of-its-kind skin bank facility. About the Skin Bank Facility: UPSC IAS
Sleeping sickness
Chad has successfully eliminated sleeping sickness, a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD), becoming the first country in 2024 and the 51st
Sickle Cell Disease
World Sickle Cell Day 2024 was observed on June 19 with the theme “Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care
Nidoviruses
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have raised alarms about the potential emergence of new, altered ‘Nidoviruses’ due
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