Blood samples were collected from about 20,000 individuals, of which DNA samples from 10,074 individuals were subjected to whole genome sequencing. Photo: genomeindia.in Preliminary findings of the GenomeIndia project, which genotyped 10,074 healthy and unrelated Indians from 85 populations ā 32 tribal and 53 non-tribal populations ā across India, were published in the journal Nature…
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock photo GUWAHATI A new study has found a connection between cholesterol-rich gallstones exposed to toxic metals and gallbladder cancer (GBC) in Assam, one of the most affected regions globally. The study,Ā led by a Tezpur University team, published in the American Chemical SocietyāsĀ Chemical Research in Toxicology,Ā reveals how heavy metals…
PPIE is not the same as simply taking patient feedback. It involves deep and genuine collaboration, where patients help make research decisions alongside scientists and clinicians. Photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images Imagine youāre at the doctorās office, discussing your latest test results or asking about a symptom that just…
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has completed the genomic sequencing of a third, or 10,000 samples, of the target of 32,500 samples of mycobacterium tuberculosis ā the bacteria behind tuberculosis (TB)ā in a bid to improve the understanding of drug-resistant TB and capture unique genomic features of the…
At present, blood glucose is usually measured using invasive methods involving pricking a small needle in the skin. | Photo Credit: Photo for representation only A new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) has offered an alternative to pricking a needle into the skin to detect blood glucose level in people…
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru | Photo Credit: File photo The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS)Ā to enhance collaboration in mental health and neurosciences research and training. The agreement was formalised on…
In a letter to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal (in picture) Director General of Health Services Atul Goel said cricket players, who are role models to the youth of India, should not be directly or indirectly connected to any form of tobacco or alcohol advertising. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Union Healthy Ministry…
Forest Minister and Bidar In-charge Eshwar Khandre addressing a media conference in Bidar on February 27, 2025. 11 deliberative sessions would be held at the three-day conference. Traditional healers from across Karnataka and beyond would participate to share their rich healing experiences in these sessions. | Photo Credit: GOPICHAND T. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said…
Prof. B D Vishwajit and Mahesh Tanwade at work in the animal house in Sharnbasva University, Kalaburagi. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI An advanced laboratory studies on rats and mice on reproductive toxicity and endocrine disruptive compounds by two scientists of Sharnbasva University has revealedĀ disturbing facts of how harmful contents in some cosmetics and herbicides…
More often than not, you may happen to hear a crack or a pop from your joints, especially during your PT or PE period and yoga classes. You might have been chided or even scolded for cracking your knuckles and been told itāll lead to arthritis. Today, letās explore the real reason behind our noisy…
