Global Fungal Infection Deaths
The topic of “Global Fungal Infection Deaths Double Earlier Estimates” revolves around the recent revelation that the number of global deaths due to fungal infections…
Social Sector
Operation Amrith
Operation Amrith is an initiative by the Kerala Drug Control Department in India, launched in January 2024. Its purpose is to combat antimicrobial resistance and…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), specifically the H5N1 subtype, primarily affects birds but can sporadically infect humans, typically those exposed to infected birds. Identified since…
Peregrine Mission-1
Peregrine Mission-1, launched on January 8, 2024, marks a significant milestone as the first American commercial lunar lander. This mission, part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar…
Anti-cancer Drug Camptothecin
Camptothecin is a potent anti-cancer drug derived from the Chinese tree, Camptotheca acuminata. It functions as a topoisomerase I inhibitor, blocking the enzyme crucial for…
Zosurabalpin
In simple terms, Zosurabalpin is an experimental antibiotic designed to fight against a particularly tough strain of bacteria known as CRAB, which often resists other…
PRERANA Program
The PRERANA program, initiated by India’s Ministry of Education, represents an innovative approach to education for high school students. It’s a week-long residential program based…
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) is a highly drug-resistant bacterial pathogen causing nosocomial infections with mortality rates between 40% to 60%. Recently, scientists at Roche have…
India’s Alarming Cancer Burden – Lancet Study
This mindmap outlines the key aspects of India’s alarming cancer burden as highlighted by a recent Lancet study. The study, which analyzed data from 1990…
