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How to tackle India’s snakebite problem — go beyond ‘big 4’, overhaul 100-year-old protocol

Snakebites in India considered a ‘poor man’s problem’ with little investment in their prevention & treatment. Experts flag need to improve medical infra & focus on community awareness.

Researchers develop ultrasound patch to measure how full bladder is

Cambridge (Massachusetts) , November 16 (ANI): MIT researchers have created a patch-like wearable ultrasound monitor that can examine organs within the body without the...

Pancreatic cancer discovery opens door for new clinical trial: Research

Washington DC , November 16 (ANI): Pancreatic cancer is difficult to treat because it spreads quickly and has a distinct biochemical makeup. However, researchers...

Study gives more insight into understanding cancer risk in gene therapies

York , November 16 (ANI): Researchers have shown promising results about the potential of gene therapy to heal genetic disorders such as sickle cell...

Even during hibernation, bear genes exhibit circadian rhythms

Washington , November 16 (ANI): According to a genetic study, grizzly bears' internal clocks appear to keep ticking during hibernation. This persistence emphasises the...

Smaller hippocampus associated with cognitive decline: Study

Minneapolis (Minnesota) , November 16 (ANI): With new medications that can target the amyloid-beta plaques in the brain, which are an early symptom of...

Researchers reveal how ribosomes help to recognise RNA crosslinking damage

Los Angeles , November 15 (ANI): Aldehydes are poisonous substances created in the body by metabolic processes. They are harmful because they attach to...

Scientists solve physics riddle by observing Kondo effect

Los Angeles , November 15 (ANI): A group of scientists has solved a long-standing condensed matter physics puzzle by directly observing the Kondo effect...

Microplastics detected in clouds may impact weather: Study

Los Angeles , November 15 (ANI): Microplastics are rapidly being found everywhere, from the depths of the seas to the snow on mountains and...

Peer educators play important role in new recipe development, testing: Study

Pennsylvania , November 15 (ANI): Cooking and recipe demonstrations promote healthy eating and the acceptance of new foods by class members. The research published...

On Camera

India must break the myth of a ‘strong leader’ for its own good

What do Indians want in a democracy? Quick and decisive action that may not have political consensus or frustratingly slow decision-making that endures long after the decision is made?

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.