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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.

Princeton University

Princeton University researchers explore brain complexity through Fruit Fly connectome mapping

Scientists from Princeton and global collaborators have mapped the complete connectome of an adult fruit fly brain, detailing 139,255 neurons and 50 million synapses. This groundbreaking achievement, combining AI and crowdsourced proofreading, provides unprecedented insights into brain connectivity and behavior. The fruit fly's simplicity and shared traits with humans make it a powerful model for understanding brain function and diseases.

University of Leeds

University of Leeds researchers uncover links between diet and autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

A study links diet to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) risk, showing oily fish, fruits, cereals, and vitamin D may reduce risk, while tea, coffee, and excess alcohol increase it. Moderate alcohol intake may offer protection, but balance is key. Personalized dietary advice could help prevent RA, highlighting diet’s potential role in managing this autoimmune disease alongside medical care.

University of Chicago

University of Chicago leads breakthrough studies on Environmental Cancer risks and links between pollution and cancer

University of Chicago researchers are uncovering links between pollution and cancer, revealing how air and water contaminants increase risks, especially in marginalized communities. They highlight environmental disparities in cancer outcomes by using large datasets, genetic studies, and population research. Their findings aim to inform policies, promote health equity, and develop targeted prevention and treatment strategies for pollution-related cancers.

Kolkata

Kolkata hospital denies treatment to Bangladeshi patients after insult to Indian flag

We have issued a notification not to admit any Bangladeshi patient for treatment indefinitely primarily because of the insults they have shown towards India and to the Indian flag, said an official of the JN Ray Hospital in north Kolkata.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: Girl dies of snakebite in roadless hamlet while villagers attempt to get her to hospital

The locals of Alakattu Vattuvanahalli panchayat in Dharmapuri district said it took them nearly two hours with the 13-year-old victim to cover the 8-km distance to the nearest healthcare facility.

Rajasthan

Declared dead at Rajasthan govt hospital, man wakes up on funeral pyre

A senior official said three doctors at Rajkiya Bhagwan Das Khetan district hospital who did not perform a postmortem before releasing the body for cremation were suspended for the gross misconduct.