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Prosopis Juliflora Eradication Ordered by Madras High Court
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (338+ words) The Madras High Court has issued 34 directives for the eradication of Prosopis juliflora, an invasive alien species, from Tamil Nadu. The move aims to restore native ecosystems, protect groundwater resources, and safeguard biodiversity affected by the aggressive spread of this…...
New Blood Test Detects Early Alzheimer’s Through Protein Changes
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (315+ words) A recent study has introduced a promising method for early detection of Alzheimer's disease through a novel blood test that analyses structural changes in plasma proteins. Published in "Nature Aging", the research highlights how alterations in protein folding, rather than…...
Hypercapnic Hypoxia Threatens Mangrove Ecosystems Globally
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (336+ words) A recent scientific study has highlighted a growing environmental concern in coastal ecosystems, revealing that a majority of mangrove sites worldwide are already experiencing mild to severe hypercapnic hypoxia. This condition, driven by rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and warming…...
Progerinin Therapy Offers Hope for Rare Progeria Disorder
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (356+ words) A recent agreement between Sentynl Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences, and South Korea's PRG S&T marks a significant step towards developing Progerinin, an oral drug aimed at treating Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS). This rare genetic disorder leads to…...
Zydus’ Desidustat Gets China Approval for CKD Anaemia Treatment
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (334+ words) The NMPA has approved Desidustat for the treatment of renal anaemia in adult CKD patients who are not on dialysis. The drug will be commercialised in China through CMS International Development and Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of China…...
Mumps Cases Rise in the US Despite Vaccine Protection
1+ week, 5+ day ago (419+ words) Health officials in the United States have reported a recent rise in mumps cases, drawing attention to another vaccine-preventable disease after measles. In Maryland, authorities confirmed 26 cases of mumps so far in 2026, including 19 confirmed and seven probable infections. Nationally, the…...
NITI Aayog and UNICEF Partner to Improve Nutrition in Aspirational Regions
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (333+ words) NITI Aayog and UNICEF Partner to Improve Nutrition in Aspirational Regions'GK Today NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF India to strengthen health and nutrition interventions in aspirational districts and blocks across the country. The partnership…...
India Faces Rising Metabolic Disease Burden, Global Study Warns
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (388+ words) India Faces Rising Metabolic Disease Burden, Global Study Warns'GK Today India and China account for the highest absolute metabolic disease burdens in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a recent analysis of the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factors…...
Japan Approves First Stem-Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
2+ week, 1+ day ago (331+ words) These stem cells are developed into precursors of dopamine-producing neurons. In Parkinson's disease, these neurons gradually deteriorate, leading to symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulty in movement. By replacing these damaged cells, the treatment aims to restore dopamine production…...
IISc Launches Brain Co-Processors Moonshot for Stroke Rehabilitation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (402+ words) The project seeks to develop advanced neural technologies capable of decoding brain signals, processing them using AI systems and sending corrective signals back to the brain. Researchers believe the innovation could significantly improve cognitive rehabilitation, especially for stroke survivors who…...