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India gets its first diabetes biobank

The top-notch facility, aimed at advancing research on diabetes, has been set up jointly by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF).

New study shows microplastic pollution could double by 2040 further deepening ecological crisis

Microplastics, classified as contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), are found in ecosystems globally, from Mount Everest to marine life, posing significant health risks, including cancer and neurological damage.

NMC unveils guidelines to identify fake patients in medical colleges

The NMC has issued guidelines to identify fake patients, as some medical colleges admit healthy individuals on specific days to deceive inspection teams during accreditation evaluations.

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University of Chicago Ph.D. Grad won the Nobel Prize in chemistry 2024 for Game-Changing AI for protein prediction

John Jumper, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, revolutionized science with AlphaFold, an AI program predicting protein structures from genetic sequences. Initially a physicist, he embraced chemistry during his Ph.D. at UChicago. His work tackles protein folding, a key to understanding diseases and designing drugs. AlphaFold's breakthroughs transform biology, enabling rapid discoveries and advancing medicine and evolution studies.

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Duke University researchers target Gut inflammation through Nerve Stimulation to tackle IBD

Duke University researchers discovered that stimulating the vagus nerve can reduce gut inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by controlling a cellular process called SUMOylation. This approach, part of bioelectronic medicine, calms immune responses, alleviates symptoms and mimics drug effects. The findings offer hope for innovative, stress-targeted therapies to manage IBD's root causes, benefiting millions worldwide.

Over 140 dead in Congo as mysterious flu-like illness spreads

Kwango's Provincial Health Minister Apollinaire Yumba cautioned the public against coming into contact with dead bodies to prevent transmission.

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Brock University research shows prenatal care’s role in boosting early childhood emotional resilience

A Brock University-led study reveals that a healthy diet and regular exercise during pregnancy benefit children’s emotional regulation years later. Toddlers of mothers in a prenatal nutrition and fitness program showed better self-control, longer attention spans, and fewer behavioral issues. The findings highlight how optimizing prenatal care can shape children’s mental health and development positively.