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Why 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? AIIMS conducts a study to validate indigenous HPV testing kits for cervical cancer screening, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability. About the AIIMS Study on HPV Testing Kits: AIIMS, Delhi, launches a study to validate indigenous HPV testing kits for cervical cancer screening. The study aims to assess the accuracy of …
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