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Why in the news? Indian scientists have made significant advancements in using gene therapy to treat Haemophilia A, a rare blood disorder. This breakthrough offers long-term relief by addressing the genetic cause, improving quality of life for affected individuals. About Gene Therapy Breakthrough for Haemophilia A in India: Indian scientists have achieved significant progress in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? JNU researchers discovered Heat Shock Protein 70’s role in facilitating disease spread, offering new therapeutic targets for combating infections like COVID-19 and malaria. JNU Team’s Breakthrough Discovery on Hsp70 Researchers at JNU’s Special Centre for Molecular Medicine identified Heat Shock Protein 70 (Hsp70) as crucial in spreading diseases like malaria and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Science and technology – Development and its application in everyday live. Life Science, diseases and their management Why in the News? November 14, observed as World Diabetes Day, commemorates Sir Frederick Banting’s birth anniversary and his pioneering role in the discovery of insulin, a transformative medical breakthrough. What is Diabetes? Chronic condition: …
Read MoreRelevance: GS – 3 : Science and Technology – developments. Why in the News? On September 26, the U.S. FDA approved Cobenfy for the treatment of schizophrenia. Cobenfy is notable for its novel mechanism of action, targeting cholinergic receptors instead of dopamine receptors. This makes Cobenfy the first antipsychotic that does not rely on dopamine …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Researchers developed “smart” insulin that responds to blood sugar fluctuations, potentially revolutionising diabetes treatment. This advancement could significantly improve the lives of millions managing the condition. Breakthrough in Diabetes Treatment: Global Impact of Diabetes: Over 500 million people are affected by diabetes, causing nearly 7 million deaths annually. The prevalence of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Health GS 3: Achievements in Science and technology. Why in the News? Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNAs, which fundamentally changed our knowledge of gene regulation in human body. Introduction Revolutionary discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs) by Victor Ambrose and Gary …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of sectors like health GS 3: Science and technology and its advancement Focus: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as a global health crisis. Phage therapy, involving bacteriophages, is seen as a possible solution to drug-resistant bacterial infections, offering hope for countries like India facing this threat. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of sectors like health. GS 3: Science and technology and its advancement Focus: Scientists are developing a novel method to detect cancer using sound waves, potentially replacing biopsies with a non-invasive, ultrasound-based technique to identify cancer biomarkers in the bloodstream. The Technology Behind Ultrasound Detection Biopsy …
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