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Syllabus: GS 2: Science and technology – Development and its application in everyday live. Life Science Why in the News? Wave Life Sciences, a U.S.-based biotech firm, recently became the first company to clinically treat a genetic disorder by editing RNA, highlighting the potential of RNA editing over DNA-based therapies. Overview of RNA Editing Non-permanent …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Delhi High Court is addressing challenges in accessing orphan drugs, highlighting funding issues and regulatory delays in the treatment of rare diseases in India. Issues in Rare Disease Treatment: Access to Orphan Drugs: The Delhi High Court has mandated improvements in the availability of “orphan drugs,” which are essential for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for breakthroughs in computational protein design and AI-driven protein structure prediction. About Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 Winners: David Baker (University of Washington, USA) receives the Nobel Prize for “computational protein design.” Demis Hassabis and John M. …
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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A 25-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that destroys insulin-producing cells, underwent a pioneering treatment using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Researchers generated 3D clusters of pancreatic islets from the iPS cells, which were then injected into her abdominal muscles. Remarkable Results: Within three months post-transplant, the woman …
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