A new study reveals how wastewater surveillance can track flu, RSV, and COVID-19 variants, offering a unique window into community health.
Health
Bengaluru
Mumbai
A decade long study of adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 39 years who had histopathologically confirmed, high-grade bone sarcomas on their treatment regime and social relationships offers unprecedented insights.
Chennai
Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on Earth, causing more human deaths than sharks, snakes, and even other humans combined. These tiny, buzzing insects, often dismissed as mere nuisances, are the primary carriers of devastating diseases like malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, which collectively claim over 700,000 lives globally every year. In India, where the tropical climate, mixed with poor water and waste management, creates the perfect environment for mosquitoes, understanding these miniature menaces is a matter of national importance.
Bengaluru
A recent study from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has shed light on how this glucose traffic management goes wrong in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), offering exciting new possibilities for treatment.
New Delhi
A new study offers fascinating insights into the decision-making process of the brain by comparing how both humans and rodents make decisions, especially when stressed or affected by a neurological disorder.
New Delhi
Two commentaries in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases highlight that while national initiatives on snakebite are commendable, the path to truly overcoming snakebite is complex and requires careful navigation.
Bengaluru
The State of India's Birds 2023 report offers a comprehensive health check for India's avian residents, revealing critical insights into their long-term survival. The report paints a concerning picture for many of India's bird species.
Bhubaneswar
New research reveals a distinct north-south divide in India's urban pollution patterns, showing how transported dust can paradoxically make some highly polluted cities appear cleaner than their surroundings.
Puducherry
Researchers tested various methods to determine which ones are most effective at identifying signs of lymphatic filariasis in areas where the disease is not prevalent.
Bengaluru
New research from the Indian Institute of Science reveals that our brain's reward expectations influence sensory attention and decision-making through surprisingly distinct mechanisms.