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SCIENTISTS FIND A BLOOD TEST THAT PREDICTS LUNG CANCER YEARS EARLY Why in the News? Major Discovery: Scientists led by the Francis Crick Institute, London identified a 14-protein signature in blood plasma that can predict lung cancer years before diagnosis. Published Study: The findings were published in the journal Cell and were based on data …
Read MoreIndian Antibiotic Innovation Reaches Global Healthcare Stage Syllabus: GS-2: Health, Important International Institutions GS-3:Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? The novel antibiotic Zaynich recently received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), marking a significant milestone for India’s pharmaceutical innovation ecosystem. The achievement highlights India’s growing capability in drug discovery …
Read MoreNobel Prize Awarded for Immune System Discoveries Why in the News ? The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their pioneering discoveries on immune self-regulation, paving the way for treatments in autoimmune diseases, cancer, and organ transplantation. This breakthrough comes at …
Read MoreGLP-1 Drugs Evolve from Obesity to Alzheimer’s: A Promising Therapeutic Approach Why in the News ? GLP-1-based drugs, initially developed for diabetes and later effective in obesity, are now being explored as a potential therapeutic intervention for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Research suggests GLP-1 may reduce brain inflammation and improve cognitive function, offering …
Read MoreHOT SPRINGS REVEAL NEW ANTIBIOTIC POTENTIAL Syllabus: GS Paper – 2: Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3: Health Why in the News? Researchers from the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) have discovered antimicrobial-producing bacteria in the Rajgir hot spring in Bihar, India. Their study, published in the Indian Journal of Microbiology, highlights the …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Scientists have identified BbLDH, an enzyme critical for the survival of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria causing Lyme disease. This discovery could lead to new targeted treatments or vaccines, offering hope for better disease management and prevention. Causes and Transmission: Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s First: Diabetes biobank launched to advance scientific understanding of diabetes. Collects Samples: Includes blood specimens from diverse Indian populations for research into Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes (GDM). Key Highlights of the Biobank Chronic Disease: Diabetes disrupts blood sugar regulation, leading to severe complications like blindness, kidney failure, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Tuberculosis remains a critical health issue in India, causing 480,000 deaths annually, prompting revised protocols for elimination efforts. The Health Ministry aims to reinvigorate the TB elimination initiative, targeting the eradication of deaths, disease, and poverty caused by TB by 2025. source:medium About ICMR: Indian Council of Medical Research Apex body …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) in Thonnakkal developed a method for producing non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles (VLPs) in the lab. These VLPs mimic the wild-type Nipah Virus (NiV), offering a safe and effective platform for developing neutralizing antibodies against NiV in a biosafety level-2 (BSL) laboratory. source:medium About …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 : Science and technology related to health and use of artificial intelligence GS-4 :Laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance. Focus : This article delves into the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on drug development, specifically focusing on target protein identification and drug-target interaction prediction. It explores the advancements …
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