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NIT Rourkela decodes sugar molecules and bone protein complex to boost bone regeneration technology image credit- shutterstock Scientists at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Odisha have uncovered how natural sugar-like molecules in the human body can alter the behaviour of Bone Morphogenetic Protrin-2 (BMP-2), a protein responsible for bone formation and repair. Published in the journal Biochemistry, the findings of this research can be used for advanced treatments in bone and
Stempeutics will have to meet certain regulatory milestones, he said, as the product would be made in India and sent to Japan In a first of sorts in stem cell therapy, India's Stempeutics has inked an "option licence agreement" with Japan's Medinet, a listed company focussed on regenerative medicine - to take the former's product used in treating chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI), to Japan. Japan is a tough regulatory market, BN Manohar, Stempeutics Chief Executive Officer told businessl ...Read More >
Heart transplant patients in the United States typically spend months waiting for a donated organ. But Kayoko Hira was not a typical patient. Mrs. Hira, the wife of a hotel magnate in Japan, flew to the United States in September 2021, went to the University of Chicago Medical Center and, within days, got a new heart from an American teenager who had died. Soon after, The New York Times found, a charity run by her husband made a donation to a nonprofit group led by the heart surgeon's wife. It ...Read More >
Chennai, June 29 (UNI) The four member Ax-4 crew were fully immersed in their mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Axiom Space said today. On the fourth day updates, it said Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) Commander Peggy Whitson, Indian Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla "Shux," Mission Specialist Sławosz "Suave" Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu are now fully immersed in their mission aboard the ISS wrapping up their day on orbit with a schedule full of scientific research and international outreach." The Ax-4 crew has transitioned smoothly from arrival protocols to ha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The world's first robot-assisted cementless medial pivot knee replacement surgery was performed on a 54-year-old man at a private hospital in Delhi, doctors said. According to doctors, the patient, a resident of Jharkhand's Dhanbad, had been suffering from debilitating knee pain for over eight years and was diagnosed with advanced osteoarthritis in both knees, along with complex deformities such as varus (bow-legged) and flexion (bent-knee). Also Read | Opium in Anardana Goli: Delhi Police Bust International Drug Cartel, Kingpin Among 2 Arrested for Smuggling ...Read More >
VMPL Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 17: Among the established CBSE schools in Dharmapuri, Senthil Public School located at Adhiyamankottai, Dharmapuri, continues to demonstrate consistent academic performance and competitive examination success across multiple years. The school's results place it firmly among the best schools in Dharmapuri, reflecting a disciplined academic framework supported by long-term planning and student-focused preparation. Consistent Performance in CBSE Board Examinations Senthil Public School's academic record began strongly with its first batch of Class ...Read More >
Mumbai: Dr Reddy's Laboratories has entered into a collaboration with Reykjavik, Ireland-based biotech company Alvotech to co-develop, manufacture and commercialise a biosimilar version of blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda for the global markets. Keytruda (generic name is pembrolizumab), manufactured and marketed by Merck & Co, is the most successful medicine, recording worldwide sales of $29.5 billion in 2024. It is used to treat multiple forms of cancer. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will be jointly responsible for developing and manufacturing the biosimilar candidate and ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Friday decided to implement two new schemes for the development of biotechnology and to enhance urban infrastructure. The Cabinet also gave its nod to a proposal to float a tender for Chheligada multipurpose medium irrigation project in Gajapati district. These proposals were approved at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. "The two new schemes, named 'Development of Biotechnology' and 'Mukhya Mantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (MSBY)', aimed at creating employment and strengthening the State's economy," Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja told ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre and Rajasthan governments over the reported plan to redraw the boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve for the reactivation of over 50 mining operations, saying the move would be "ecologically devastating". The opposition party also said that with the Rajasthan and Union environment ministers both being from Alwar, this "double engine" cannot be supporting such a move. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which claimed that a plan to redraw the boundaries of Rajasthan's ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The state cabinet, under the chairmanship of chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Friday approved a comprehensive five-year biotechnology development scheme with an outlay of Rs 1,113.50 crore. The programme will be implemented from 2025-26 to 2029-30.The 'Development of Biotechnology' initiative, comprising 17 sub-schemes, aims to transform Odisha into a knowledge-driven bio-economy by leveraging the state's rich biodiversity and existing research infrastructure."This scheme will create a robust ecosystem for innovation, incubation and investment in the biotechnology sector," a ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A brain tumour diagnosis often triggers fear -- not just from the disease but from the invasive treatments that follow. Surgery, radiation, long hospital stays and uncertain outcomes overwhelm patients and families. But this World Brain Tumour Day on Sunday brings new hope, as doctors highlight emerging non-invasive therapies that could transform care. Advances in medical technology are introducing targeted, non-surgical treatments that promise better outcomes with fewer side effects and faster recovery. One such breakthrough is Focused Ultrasound Therapy. "It uses sound energy, l ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, a leading institution recognized for #BuildingBusinessOwners, hosted the Inauguration and Orientation Program for the MBA Batch 2025-27, marking the beginning of a transformative academic journey defined by diversity, inclusion, and leadership development for 353 students. The MBA 2025-27 batch reflects the institute's growing national footprint and academic stature, with students hailing from 21 states and 3 union territories, showcasing a diverse and inclusive cohort. Notably, 14.5% of the batch comprises alumni from top-tier institut ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled from forest lands in Chaithla village, and 713 and 490 trees in Rohru and Kotgarh forest divisions, r ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Government on Sunday announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the country's highest recognition for outstanding and inspiring contributions in science, technology, and innovation. The award honours individuals and teams whose work has made a remarkable impact across diverse scientific fields. Instituted to recognise and promote pathbreaking research and achievements, the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is conferred under four categories -- Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, and Vigyan Team. The Vigyan Ratna Award for lifetim ...Read More >
VARANASI: A team of IIT (BHU) scientists, led by Project Investigator and Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sudip Mukherjee, is spearheading a ground-breaking initiative to develop a cell-based therapeutic platform aimed at the long-term cure of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), a fatal and debilitating neurological disorder. ALS has long posed a significant challenge to medical science. The disease, primarily of genetic origin, impacts movement, cognition, behaviour, and the overall health of individuals. In severe cases, ALS leads to respiratory failure and ...Read More >
Mumbai: An article by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi terming the 2024 state assembly polls as 'match-fixing' stirred a political controversy in Maharashtra. Statement Of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Congress leader was insulting the voters and Ladki Bahins of Maharashtra. He said, "Rahul Gandhi has accepted his defeat in Bihar. As long as Rahul Gandhi keeps giving himself false assurances, his party can never win". Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule's Statement Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticised Gandhi, saying his party w ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
The information was shared by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who said the antibiotic is the first molecule entirely conceptualised, developed and clinically validated in India. The antibiotic, Naphithromycin, has been developed by the Department of Biotechnology in collaboration with private pharma house Wockhardt. Citing this as an example of successful industry-academia partnership driving India's biopharmaceutical growth, the Union Minister emphasised the need to build a self-sustainable inn ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 23 (ANI): Google has achieved a major milestone in quantum computing as the company's Willow quantum processor has achieved what Sundar Pichai termed the first-ever verifiable quantum advantage, which will pave the way for new applications in drug discovery and materials sciences. According to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Google, Quantum Echoes can explain how atoms in a molecule interact using nuclear magnetic resonance, a development that could pave the way for new applications in drug discovery and materials science. In a post on social media plat ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The world's first robot-assisted cementless medial pivot knee replacement surgery was performed on a 54-year-old man at a private hospital in Delhi, doctors said. According to doctors, the patient, a resident of Jharkhand's Dhanbad, had been suffering from debilitating knee pain for over eight years and was diagnosed with advanced osteoarthritis in both knees, along with complex deformities such as varus (bow-legged) and flexion (bent-knee). Given his condition and the need for a long-lasting, high-performance outcome, a team of experts led by Dr. Sujoy Bhatt ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's passenger vehicle sales crossed the one million mark in the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2025-26 with exports registering a double-digit growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday. "Passenger Vehicles, comprising utility vehicles and cars, saw their highest ever exports in Q1 of 2025-26 of 2.04 Lakh units, registering a growth of 13.2 per cent over Q1 of 2024-25," according to the SIAM statement. Export growth in this segment was driven by stable demand across most markets, with strong perfo ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Padukone reshared a video of cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, in which the athlete opened up about her struggl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Researchers have for the first time studied how behaviour of an electron in a molecule differs based on chirality -- a property that is crucial for developing effective drugs, among other purposes. Biological molecules, including those that form proteins and DNA, are said to be chiral, which is crucial in designing drugs that act specifically at the target to produce only the desired treatment effect without causing other physiological changes -- or 'specificity'. A drug can therefore, be rendered ineffective if its chirality is not in line with that of the molecule i ...Read More >
Srinagar -- In what could be a miracle improving and saving thousands of lives across the globe, Russia's mRNA-based vaccine Enteromix has displayed 100% efficacy and safety in early clinical trials. Scientists say the breakthrough could mark a new chapter in the fight against aggressive cancers, offering patients hope where few options exist. For decades, cancer has been one of humanity's most formidable enemies. Conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, while sometimes life-saving, often take a heavy toll on the body -- weakening patients and damaging healthy cells along with ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): On World Menopause Day 2025, women across the world are rethinking how to manage this life stage. Menopause is not an illness but a natural change. Ayurveda, India's ancient science of health, helps women move through it with balance and calm. Modern medicine explains menopause as a fall in hormones. Ayurveda calls it Rajonivritti Kala -- a natural pause that can be eased through diet, herbs, yoga, and mindful living. In Ayurveda, menopause happens when Shukra Dhatu (reproductive energy) weakens and Vata and Pitta doshas go out of balance. These changes can cause drynes ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Weather permitting, the four-member Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) crew, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (Shux), is set to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) at around 4.35 pm IST on Monday (July 14). Hours after Steve Stitch, manager, Nasa commercial crew programme had confirmed the undocking date, Axiom Space confirmed the targeted time for undocking, beginning the homeward journey of the crew and culminating with a splashdown and recovery. The crew, which launched on June 25 and docked with the ISS the next day, has completed its planned 14-day tenure at the o ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India and NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) (BSE: 500257) (NSE: LUPIN) (REUTERS: LUPIN.BO) (BLOOMBERG: LPCIN) today announced the launch of a strategic partnership program aimed at expanding the reach of PrecisionSphere™ - the long-acting injectable (LAI) platform developed by its subsidiary, Nanomi B.V. (Nanomi). PrecisionSphere™ demonstrates efficacy and safety in drug delivery and is ready for commercial use, following the recent United States Food and Drug Administration's (U.S. FDA) approval for the first product developed with th ...Read More >
Egg yolks are a nutritional powerhouse containing essential vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. They aid in nutrient absorption, provide significant choline for brain health, and can also be used for natural skincare. Yolk color reflects the hen's diet but contributes no additional nutritional value.Egg yolks are often the focus of various health discussions, yet many people may not know just how fascinating and multifaceted they truly are. While commonly associated with their rich flavor and high cholesterol content, egg yolks also hold a treasure trove of surprising facts that make them mo ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) A team of Australian researchers has developed and implantable electronic device has restored movement following spinal cord injury in an animal study, raising hopes for an effective treatment for humans and even their pets. Spinal cord injuries are currently incurable with devastating effects on people's lives, but now a trial at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland offers hope for an effective treatment. "Unlike a cut on the skin, which typically heals on its own, the spinal cord does not regenerate effectively, making these injuries devastating a ...Read More >