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India Is Building Homegrown AI Tools To Predict Preterm Births Early
The initiative has also established a national biorepository and the GARBH-INi-DRISHTI data-sharing platform, enabling wider access for the research community and contributing to global scientific publications.
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AIIMS-Trained Gastroenterologist Explains Why Some People Gain Weight Easily Despite Eating Less
Weight gain is not just about food. It is about muscle, hormones, sleep, stress and how your body burns energy every day
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Fatty Liver Can Affect Even People With Normal Weight And Normal Reports, Doctor Explains How
Many individuals assume that if their weight is normal and routine tests are within limits, their liver must be healthy. Unfortunately, this is not always true. A normal weight does not necessarily mean a healthy metabolism.
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Fatty Liver Crisis In India: Why Are Non-Alcoholics At Risk?
Here's a list of factors that are contributing to the rise in NAFLD cases, particularly in India, which can lead to more serious liver complications if left unchecked.
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Grey Hair In 20s? Possible Causes And Solutions Explained
Genetics plays a significant role in when a person may start to develop grey hair, however, various other external factors can also accelerate this process.
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Your Genes Matter More For Lifespan Now Than They Did A Century Ago - Here's Why
A new study published in Science has challenged this view, suggesting the genetic contribution might be considerably higher.
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No Link Between Covid Vaccine And Sudden Deaths, Health Ministry Clarifies
Studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have established that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.
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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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Neanderthal Blood Protein Incompatibilities May Have Contributed to Extinction
Research indicates that genetic differences in Neanderthal blood proteins may have played a role in their extinction. Scientists discovered that Neanderthals had a rare RhD blood type, which was incompatible with the blood types of Denisovans and Homo sapiens. This incompatibility could have led to hemolytic disease in mixed-species offspring, resu...
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Anti-Aging Breakthroughs: How Diet, Genetics, And Investments Shape Our Future
High-profile investors like Bryan Johnson have made significant contributions, claiming to reverse their biological age through strict regimens.
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Your Hair Loss Could Be Because Of These 5 Dietary Habits You Didn't Know About
Hair loss is a common issue people of all ages face. While genetics do play a role, these 5 dietary habits could also contribute to hair loss.
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Are You A Morning Person? Thank Your Neanderthal Ancestors
New research suggests that individuals who are naturally early risers may have inherited genetic variants from Neanderthals.
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What Is MODY? Know About This Rare Form Of Diabetes Amongst Youngsters
Diabetes is a condition which results in unhealthy levels of blood sugars in the body. Type-2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes contributing to maximum diabetes cases worldwide. Read here to know about the MODY which is also a form of diabetes.
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2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for CRISPR/Cas9 'Genetic Scissors'
Two women scientists - Emmanuelle Charpentier, who is French, and American Jennifer Doudna - won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for creating genetic 'scissors' that can rewrite the code of life, contributing to new cancer therapies and holding out the prospect of curing hereditary diseases.
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India Is Building Homegrown AI Tools To Predict Preterm Births Early
The initiative has also established a national biorepository and the GARBH-INi-DRISHTI data-sharing platform, enabling wider access for the research community and contributing to global scientific publications.
-
AIIMS-Trained Gastroenterologist Explains Why Some People Gain Weight Easily Despite Eating Less
Weight gain is not just about food. It is about muscle, hormones, sleep, stress and how your body burns energy every day
-
Fatty Liver Can Affect Even People With Normal Weight And Normal Reports, Doctor Explains How
Many individuals assume that if their weight is normal and routine tests are within limits, their liver must be healthy. Unfortunately, this is not always true. A normal weight does not necessarily mean a healthy metabolism.
-
Fatty Liver Crisis In India: Why Are Non-Alcoholics At Risk?
Here's a list of factors that are contributing to the rise in NAFLD cases, particularly in India, which can lead to more serious liver complications if left unchecked.
-
Grey Hair In 20s? Possible Causes And Solutions Explained
Genetics plays a significant role in when a person may start to develop grey hair, however, various other external factors can also accelerate this process.
-
Your Genes Matter More For Lifespan Now Than They Did A Century Ago - Here's Why
A new study published in Science has challenged this view, suggesting the genetic contribution might be considerably higher.
-
No Link Between Covid Vaccine And Sudden Deaths, Health Ministry Clarifies
Studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have established that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.
-
7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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Neanderthal Blood Protein Incompatibilities May Have Contributed to Extinction
Research indicates that genetic differences in Neanderthal blood proteins may have played a role in their extinction. Scientists discovered that Neanderthals had a rare RhD blood type, which was incompatible with the blood types of Denisovans and Homo sapiens. This incompatibility could have led to hemolytic disease in mixed-species offspring, resu...
-
Anti-Aging Breakthroughs: How Diet, Genetics, And Investments Shape Our Future
High-profile investors like Bryan Johnson have made significant contributions, claiming to reverse their biological age through strict regimens.
-
Your Hair Loss Could Be Because Of These 5 Dietary Habits You Didn't Know About
Hair loss is a common issue people of all ages face. While genetics do play a role, these 5 dietary habits could also contribute to hair loss.
-
Are You A Morning Person? Thank Your Neanderthal Ancestors
New research suggests that individuals who are naturally early risers may have inherited genetic variants from Neanderthals.
-
What Is MODY? Know About This Rare Form Of Diabetes Amongst Youngsters
Diabetes is a condition which results in unhealthy levels of blood sugars in the body. Type-2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes contributing to maximum diabetes cases worldwide. Read here to know about the MODY which is also a form of diabetes.
-
2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for CRISPR/Cas9 'Genetic Scissors'
Two women scientists - Emmanuelle Charpentier, who is French, and American Jennifer Doudna - won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for creating genetic 'scissors' that can rewrite the code of life, contributing to new cancer therapies and holding out the prospect of curing hereditary diseases.
