Zolgensma Gene Therapy for SMA
Summary: Zolgensma, a costly gene therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), offers hope to affected families in India by replacing the defective SMN1 gene to…
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Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Detected in Oregon Pig
Summary: An Oregon pig has tested positive for Avian Influenza A (H5N1), signaling the virus’s spread to a new mammalian host in a farm environment…
Nickel Toxicity and Sterol Biosynthesis
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Rising Heart Disease Risk Among Young Women
Heart disease is increasingly affecting younger women in India, with atypical symptoms often delaying diagnosis. Common risk factors include obesity, poor diet, inactivity, diabetes, and…
ICMR Launches ‘First in the World Challenge’ Initiative
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launched the “First in the World Challenge” to foster breakthrough health solutions and drive innovation in biomedical research.…
Act4Dyslexia Campaign Launch
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Ayurveda Day and Dhanteras Health Initiatives
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New Non-Toxic Molecules for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute in Pune have developed non-toxic molecules that could revolutionize Alzheimer’s treatment. These molecules, created using a rapid synthesis process,…
Semaglutide Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk in Diabetics
A recent study shows that semaglutide, used in diabetes medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, significantly reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in patients with…
