Scientist pipetting research samples by the microscope | Photo Credit: Catalin Rusnac A cancer genome database that aims to decode the genomic landscape of cancers prevalent in India was recently launched in Chennai. A first-of-its-kind database, this was developed by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and aims to transform cancer research in
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a common issue affecting more than 4 million people worldwide every day. In India, it is estimated that every day, thousands of people die due to cardiac arrest, often due to a lack of knowledge about what to do in such situations. Around 20 to 40 out of every 1,00,000
Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images With rising cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) cases in West Bengal, and over three GBS-related deaths, medical experts from the State shed light on the threat of the disease, its probable causes, the impacts, precautions, and treatment. Though the number of cases or deaths related to GBS has
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“Do you know what ontology is?” asks Professor Janet Thornton, a pioneer in structural bioinformatics, as I sit down with her for a conversation. I shake my head in the negative. Taking a table in the room as an example, in a minute she explains the concept, which essentially is a framework that represents knowledge
Cherylann Mollan BBC News, Mumbai Getty Images Salvador Dalí is one of the most famous proponents of Surrealist art Although the Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí never visited India, his artworks are set to be displayed in the country for the first time. Starting Friday, an exhibition in the capital Delhi will showcase an expansive collection
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Jonathan Head South East Asia correspondent Reporting fromShwe Kokko, Myanmar Watch: Inside Shwe Kokko, the brand new city ‘built on scams’ The tall, shiny buildings which rise out of the cornfields on the Myanmar side of the Moei river are a sight so jarring you find yourself blinking to be sure you haven’t imagined it.
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Shankar Dhange, 27, has been fighting a lone battle against the private diagnostics sector in Maharashtra for years now, but he is yet to make any headway. Six years ago, his sister, Sarika Bhonglat, lost her life following complications after a surgery. Shankar believes that the tests his sister underwent prior to the surgery were
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A neurological condition known as Barré Syndrome (GBS) occurs when an individual’s immune system unintentionally targets peripheral nerves. A portion of persons who have bacterial or viral illnesses like diarrhea, chikungunya, or COVID develop GBS after the illness. The reason for this is molecular mimicry. On January 9, the first GBS patient was identified in
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Ajwain’s distinct aroma and taste make it a common ingredient in Indian kitchens. The seeds are versatile in their application, functioning as both a culinary spice and a medicinal supplement. Their multiple health benefits and easy incorporation into daily diets make them a valuable addition to healthy eating practices. Ajwain, also known as carom seeds,
I would eat (and enjoy) my veggies every day without complaining if they were served like those at Avatara Mumbai. This is one of my first thoughts as I reach the end of what was a meal filled with sensations – for the eyes, palate, stomach and heart. I had just finished 16 elaborately curated
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