As we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the microorganisms that cause various diseases can rapidly change into versions that avoid detection and treatment. However, researchers presenting in ACS Infectious Diseases have discovered a process that could aid in detecting these elusive in
Millets are nutrient-rich grains that are high in proteins, minerals, vitamins, and dietary fibre. They have several health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart diseases, diabetes and obesity. Moreover, millets are gluten-free, which makes them ideal for people with gluten sensitivity
Activities like Yoga, Zumba, Teleconsultation and Nikshay Poshan Abhiyan along with Non-Communicable Diseases screening and Drug Distribution will be taken up at the health centres. Sickle Cell Disease screening will also be undertaken as part of these countrywide health melas, said the heal
ATG4D assists in the autophagy process, which cells utilise to digest and recycle harmed proteins and other damaged parts of the cell to maintain health. Although all cells in the body use autophagy, neurons rely on it more than other cells do in order to survive. However, little is understo
Vaccines that provide long-lasting protection against influenza, coronaviruses and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are difficult to develop. In a new review article in Cell Host & Microbe, researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the N
Researchers have discovered a previously unidentified function of "natural killer" (NK) immune cells, which has increased our understanding of how the immune system is controlled to prevent disease.
New Delhi [India], February 9 (ANI/ATK): As more and more households install Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems to purify their water, it's becoming increasingly clear that this method of purification isn't always the best option. While RO systems do remove harmful contaminants like pernicious mic
Most proteins localize to distinct protein-rich droplets in cells, also known as "cellular condensates". Such proteins contain sequence features that function as address labels, telling the protein which condensate to move into. When the labels get screwed up, proteins may end up in the wron
New Delhi [India], February 8 (ANI/GPRC): This award was given to Shikha Aggarwal Sharma for improving the living standards of people. She has about 50 Franchises in India and abroad with the name "Shikha Agarwal Sharma Fat to Slim" out of which about 35 Franchise directors attended this gra
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are looking at potential preventative and therapeutic measures for the disease, optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH), which causes vision impairment in newborns.
Cape Town [South Africa]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 4 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit - MARS 2022 Awards Ceremony, in partnership with the African Union (Scientific Tec
New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI/PNN): The Indian Dental Sector is one of the booming industries, and as per the projections, it will grow exponentially in the coming months. A recent report says the India Dental Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10 per cent from FY 2022 to FY 2027F.