At least five people died in Rajasthan during the ongoing heatwave with temperatures reaching dangerous extremes
Category: Health & Science
Scientists Identify New Enzyme IDOL That Could Become Major Alzheimer’s Disease Target
Researchers found that removing the IDOL enzyme from neurons sharply reduced amyloid plaques improving key brain functions
Mental Illness Needs Visibility Wellcome and Nature Launch New Award for Psychiatric Research
A new award jointly funded by Wellcome Trust and Nature aims to elevate the prominence of mental health research globally
WHO Reports 600 Suspected Ebola Cases and 139 Deaths in Congo and Uganda Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa is spreading rapidly with cases in both Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
Scientists Found Hidden Alzheimer’s Trigger That When Switched Off Reduces Brain Plaques
A newly identified enzyme pathway in neurons appears to be a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease and a promising drug target
Astronomers Uncover Strange Magnetic Flip Hidden Inside the Milky Way
Using a new radio telescope researchers mapped the galaxy’s magnetic field in unprecedented detail revealing an unexpected reversal
Indian Scientists Detect Rare Genetic Mutation Linked to Early-Onset Diabetes in Youth
Researchers at a Bengaluru institute identified a previously unknown genetic variant associated with juvenile diabetes in Indian patients
Britain’s 11000-Year-Old Oldest Northerner Was a Three-Year-Old Girl DNA Reveals
DNA analysis of ancient human remains from northern Britain identified the oldest known individual from the region as a young child
Scientists Boosted One Protein and Aging Mice Became Stronger and Healthier
A protein linked to chronic inflammation appears to put the brakes on aging when boosted in mice they became more energetic
Hidden Network of Earthquake Faults Beneath Seattle Found to Be Far More Active Than Believed
New research reveals previously unknown fault lines under Seattle pose a greater seismic risk than scientists had realized