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Embryonic stem cells
Biology

AI predicts ‘mini-organs’ development at an early stage

Ashwini Sakharkar

AI beats experts in predicting the future quality of "mini-organs."

Sheba, an ancient tree revived from seed
Plants

Scientists revived a 1000 years old tree from ancient seed

Jay Kakade

During the surveys of caves in the northern Judean desert in 1986-89, the Archaeology Department of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem recovered a seed...

Image showing S5 mutations disrupt RyR1 channel function, influencing both channel activity and gating mechanisms. This impacts the release of calcium and affects muscle contractions, leading to severe muscle diseases such as malignant hyperthermia and central core disease.
Health

How mutations affect muscle diseases

Dr. Prajakta Banik

They discovered that changes in S5 can affect the channel's work, leading to different muscle diseases, like (MH) and (CCD).

Reconstruction of the life form of Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra
Science

A new sauropod dinosaur from the Cretaceous discovered in the Iberian Peninsula

Amit Malewar

Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra.

A 3D of a human brain with a large tumor growing on the surface
Health

New low-cost blood test for brain cancer created

Dr. Prajakta Banik

A new automated device that can diagnose glioblastoma, a fast-growing, incurable brain cancer, in under an hour.

The blind cavefish.
Science

Study reveals blind cavefish have extraordinary taste buds

Amit Malewar

Cavefish increase the number and location of taste buds - to the head and chin.

A bunch of jelly beans that are in the air
Health

Children’s environment impacts blood metabolites

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Environmental exposures and unhealthy habits can harm children's heart and metabolic health more than individually. A new University of Eastern Finland study highlights the...

gorilla holds her baby
Biology

New heart architecture research explains human evolution

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Human left ventricular trabeculation diverges from other Hominidae.

Hands holding puzzle ribbon for autism awareness
Health

Metabolism of autism reveals developmental origins

Pranjal Malewar

Findings suggest new possibilities for early autism detection.

Health

Ketogenic diet shields early memory decline

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Keto diet and BHB reverse memory loss in Alzheimer's mice.

Soy sauce with soy bean on wooden background
Health

Fermented foods boost brain growth

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Fermentation technology & human brain expansion.

brown lizard on the rock
Science

New evolution theory: Why animals shrink?

Pranjal Malewar

The study identified three distinct patterns of body-size change.

BigGAN-deep
Neuroscience

Using AI images to map visual brain functions

Pranjal Malewar

Understanding how vision is organized.

Futuristic Healing Doctor39s Work in HighTech Hospital Generative Ai
Health

Scientists use AI to develop advanced gastric acid treatment

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Creating new drugs with deep learning and gastric proton pump structures.

Image shows alarm clock computer mouse cup airplane paper.
Health

Brain changes from shift work and jet lag increase appetite

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Altered feeding behavior due to circadian phase shifting of hormones.

Image showing species.
Environment

Human predation threatens millions of species

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Humans' impact on the environment: we are a significant threat to biodiversity.

Image showing grapevines.
Plants

A study has revealed a possible breakthrough in grapevine disease resistance

Vidya Nagalwade

UC researchers open the way for climate-adaptive agriculture.

Alex Veglia
Science

Viruses from the deep past found in coral DNA

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Viral genomes may play a role in the symbiosis between dinoflagellates and corals.

Image showing heart, mask and stethescope
Health

How a SARS-CoV-2 virus protein damages the heart?

Pranjal Malewar

Drug lessens harm and may serve as a potential COVID-19 therapy.

Image showing lupus information
Health

Scientists uncovered the molecular mechanism for the greatest lupus genetic risk factor

Pranjal Malewar

The discovery could be a route to novel treatments for autoimmune diseases.

Gut brain axis
Science

A world-first study has confirmed the link between Alzheimer’s and gut health

Amit Malewar

Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Genetic link to gut disorders confirmed.

genome of E. coli
Science

Scientists reconstructed the genome of ancient E. coli from an Italian mummy

Pranjal Malewar

Scientists reconstruct the genome of centuries-old E. coli using fragments extracted from an Italian mummy.

Image showing carpenter bee
Technology

The gut microbiome of bees provides clues about their health

Pranjal Malewar

Metagenomic methods could provide important insights into wild bee ecology.

Well-preserved frozen bird found in Siberia is 46,000 years old
Science

Well-preserved frozen bird found in Siberia is 46,000 years old

Amit Malewar

In 2018, a well-preserved frozen bird was found in the ground in the Belaya Gora area of north-eastern Siberia. Researchers at the Centre for...

How to stop an antibiotic-resistant superbug
Health

How to stop an antibiotic-resistant superbug

Pranjal Malewar

Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have recently come up with a genetic disruption strategy to efficiently stymie the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria...

The study confirms the truth behind 'Darwin's moth'
Science

The study confirms the truth behind ‘Darwin’s moth’

Pranjal Malewar

Darwin’s theory of evolution states that all species of organisms arise and develop through the natural selection of small, inherited variations that increase the individual's...

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