Pranjal Mehar

Pranjal Mehar is an enthusiastic science writer who enjoys exploring various scientific topics. She has a keen interest in astronomy and is also inclined towards writing about new technology. She is committed to spreading accurate and intelligent scientific information in an easy and accessible manner.
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Uncontrolled blood pressure contributes to a lot of heart-related emergencies

A new study highlights the top reasons for emergency room visits and suggests poorly controlled hypertension.

Scientists created synthetic living cells with lifelike functionality

Pioneering research using bacteria brings scientists a step closer to creating artificial cells.

Smartphones can detect blood oxygen saturation levels, study

This is a good first step toward developing biomedical devices that are aided by machine learning.

New microscope allows scientists to see through the skull and image the brain

The new label-free deep-tissue imaging with the wave correction algorithm.

Scientists might have dramatically underestimated the number of ancient Martian lakes

The results describe a global analysis of ancient Martian lakes.

Commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires the engine of prostate tumors

Biopsies from the same patients before and after treatment reveal how a specific drug reprograms prostate tumors.

Earliest gibbon fossil found in southwest China

Discovery fills a gap in the evolutionary history of apes.

A window into the fruit fly’s nervous system

This work can potentially lead to breakthroughs in the fields of neuroscience, AI, and bio-inspired robotics.

Earliest land animals had fewer skull bones than fish

This limits their evolution for millions of years.

Anti-diarrhea medication may help treat core symptoms of autism

Scientists used a computer model that encompasses proteins involved in ASD and the way they interact.

Researchers identified genetic mutations that contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

This study lays the groundwork for the future development of approaches to activate the human Gm4951 homolog to combat NAFLD.