Monthly Archives: August 2023

The alarming rise of invasive group A streptococcal

Researchers have called for better surveillance data in the fight against the rising invasive group A streptococcal infection epidemic. Comprehensive surveillance data of invasive group A streptococcal infections in Australia is needed to support the development of a vaccine, according to a perspective published in the Medical Journal of Australia today. Invasive group A streptococcal […]

Old guards retained, fresh blood infused: Congress top panel rejig ahead of polls

After months of anticipation and delays, the Congress party has finally revealed the lineup of its Congress Working Committee (CWC). This announcement comes nearly half a year after the Raipur session, during which Mallikarjun Kharge’s presidency was formally ratified. The previous CWC underwent dissolution following the assumption of the new president’s role, evolving into a […]

Schizophrenia genetic risk factor weakens mitochondrial function: Study

Washington [US], August 20 : Researchers have investigated overlapping patterns of altered gene activity in two separate models of the 3q29 deletion syndrome, including human brain organoids and mice with the deletion produced via CRIPSR. Mitochondrial activity has declined in each of these systems. When a small portion of chromosome 3 is missing, a disease known […]

Lab-grown mini lungs help unravel the mysteries of respiratory infections like COVID

‘These lungs are basically clones.’ NEW YORK — Understanding how infectious diseases impact our lungs can be challenging due to the variability in patient lung tissues. However, a new technological breakthrough using mini-organs grown on microchips could provide valuable insights into infections and potential drug treatments. Scientists at Rockefeller University have developed a cell culture […]

E-Cigarette Use Rebounds in Patients with CVD After Initial Decline, Study Finds

Credit: CDC New research indicated electronic cigarette use in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) decreased over a period from 2015 to 2019, possibly reflecting the reported harms of e-cigarette use in recent years.1 However, the analysis revealed e-cigarette use rebounded in 2019, with a noted increase among young individuals and women, while many with CVD […]

No blood should flow in Naga areas: NSCN (I-M)

GUWAHATI The Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland or NSCN (I-M) has asked the Kuki and Meitei communities to not bring their ethnic fight to the Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur. The group calls itself the National Socialist Council of Nagalim. ALSO READ Centre acknowledged Nagas’ right to integration: Muivah Condemning the killing […]

Ethnic blood should not flow in Naga areas: NSCN (I-M)

GUWAHATI The Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland or NSCN (I-M) has asked the Kuki and Meitei communities to not bring their ethnic fight to the Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur. The group calls itself the National Socialist Council of Nagalim. Condemning the killing of three Kuki people at Sipijang village in the […]

Male Infertility: Understand Obstructive and Non-Obstructive Azoospermia

Treatment options for male infertility will depend on the underlying cause of the problem. Treatment options for male infertility will depend on the underlying cause of the problem. Get to know the main factors responsible for male infertility. Male infertility refers to the inability of a man to impregnate a female partner despite regular, unprotected […]