Infantile Hypophosphatasia: A family of children diagnosed with the rarest of diseases — Infantile Hypophosphatasia struggling to get these genetic disorders included under the Centre’s National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD). Infantile Hypophosphatasia is a rare genetic disease in which the patient’s bones and teeth demineralise, making her fragile and prone to fractures. It may […]
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Yard 12706 (IMPHAL)
Yard 12706 (IMPHAL): Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered the third Stealth Destroyer of Project 15B Class Guided Missile Destroyer, i.e., Yard 12706 (IMPHAL), to the Indian Navy. Yard 12706 (IMPHAL) ship is constructed using Indigenous Steel DMR 249A and is among the largest Destroyers constructed in India, with an overall length of 164 metres […]
Guillain-Barre Syndrome : Recent study
Guillain-Barre Syndrome : Recent study In a recent study from Israel, a connection was found between Covid-19 infection and a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) within six weeks. Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves. It is more common in adults […]
Tilapia Parvovirus
Tilapia Parvovirus: India has witnessed its first encounter with Tilapia Parvovirus (TiPV), in Tamil Nadu causing a significant impact on the country’s aquaculture. This virus has been reported in farm-bred tilapia, a freshwater fish species, and has raised concerns due to its high mortality rates. TiPV is a viral pathogen that primarily affects tilapia. It […]
Reversible Inhibition Of Sperm Under Guidance
Reversible Inhibition Of Sperm Under Guidance: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has successfully tested a long-lasting male contraceptive called “Reversible Inhibition of Sperm Under Guidance” (RISUG). RISUG is a non-hormonal injectable male contraceptive that blocks the production of sperm by creating a physical barrier in the vas deferens, the tube that carries sperm. […]
Microalgae : Study
Microalgae : Study A study published in the journal Nature Microbiology has revealed that microalgae, crucial in the ocean’s food chain and carbon capture, have developed a unique strategy to adapt to global warming and declining nutrient levels in the sea. As climate change reduces nutrient availability, these microalgae activate a protein called rhodopsin, similar […]
Outbreak Of Diphtheria
Outbreak Of Diphtheria: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently said that the Health Ministry of Guinea has reported an outbreak of diphtheria. It is a highly contagious and infectious disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat, and windpipe (trachea). It is caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin. […]
TV-D1 Mission : ISRO
TV-D1 Mission : ISRO Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its first-ever test flight, TV-D1, for the Gaganyaan mission, marking a pivotal moment in India’s pursuit of human spaceflight. TV-D1 Mission will evaluate the crew module’s readiness for the Gaganyaan mission. It is a single-stage liquid rocket developed specifically for this abort […]
Orionid Meteor Shower
Orionid Meteor Shower: The Orionid meteor shower is expected to rain down its greatest number of meteors on the mornings of October 21 and 22. Orionid meteor shower is an annual phenomenon that lights up the night sky every October. It is produced when Earth passes through the debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, officially […]
Niemann-Pick Disease
Niemann-Pick Disease: Parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Union government to notify the ailment under the National Policy for Rare Diseases. Niemann-Pick Disease is a rare genetic disorder in which sphingomyelin accumulate in lysosomes inside cells. This disease involves dysfunctional metabolism of sphingolipids. The three most commonly recognized forms are Niemann-Pick […]
