Dr. Prajakta Banik
Prajakta is a writer who enjoys writing about health and science. Besides writing, Prajakta has been helping people to put their best smiles forward. She is interested in teaching the audience the latest discoveries, especially in the medical field.
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Introduced tardigrade proteins slows human cell metabolism
Biostasis is initiated by tardigrade protein assembly.
Two-thirds of parents report concerns about sick days for adolescents
Parental perspectives on teenagers' concerns about sick days and academic performance.
Larger human brains offer a protective effect against dementia
Intracranial and cerebral volume trends in Framingham Heart Study.
Seaweed gel therapy for blindness caused by retinal detachment
Injectable hydrogel with tamponading function for retinal detachment.
Avocado consumption linked to better overall diet quality
Avocado intake enhances diet quality in randomized trials.
Ketogenic diet shields early memory decline
Keto diet and BHB reverse memory loss in Alzheimer's mice.
Discovery of TB blood test for detection of many silent spreaders
Integrated plasma proteomics reveals biomarkers for tuberculosis diagnosis.
Early pain identification & holistic care cut opioid use
Duke health's pain & wellness: Leading population health approach.
Musculoskeletal pain leads to premature retirement
Musculoskeletal pain alters retirement timing and work cessation in older adults.
Preventing post-COVID ‘Brain Fog’ by targeting blood vessel
Wnt7a ligands restore blood-brain barrier & cognition in COVID-19 mice.
Protein in human sweat may guard against Lyme disease
SCGB1D2 halts Borrelia burgdorferi growth and impacts Lyme disease risk.
After-meal snack cravings? It’s the work of food-seeking neurons, not hunger
Feeding control via midbrain-subthalamic pathway.