Gene that helps race horses manage BP could help human athletes, too Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Context: Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala reported discovering a DNA sequence in horses that underlies superior racing performance. The sequence influenced levels of two proteins involved in regulating blood pressure. What are […]
Fighting mosquito menace with repellents, vaccines Subject: Science and Tech Sec: Health Context: Since 2007, WHO has called April 15 World Malaria Day to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment to malaria prevention and control. More on News: In 1902, Sir Ronald Ross received the Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine […]
What do leading scientists make of the R&D Budget in Modi’s third term? Sub: Sci Sec: Schemes Context: There have been concerns about the sidelining of basic research and stagnation in research funding as a percentage of the GDP. More on the news? Continuing with the focus on ‘Viksit Bharat’ like last year, […]
Genetics confirms Berbers reached North Africa over 20,000 years ago; Arabs came in the 7th Century CE Sub: Sci Sec Biotech Context: The Imazighen (Berbers) of North Africa arrived over 20,000 years ago, while the Arabs migrated in the seventh century Common Era (CE), as confirmed by recent research. Research Findings: Scientists David […]
GRMB to meet on Aug. 13, KRMB on Aug. 14 Sub: Sci Sec Biotech Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) Meeting: The GRMB meeting on August 13 will see Telangana submit the detailed project report for the Sita Rama Lift Irrigation Scheme (SRLIS) and Sitamma Sagar multi-purpose project. Lift irrigation is a method of […]
The gender issue in the Imane Khelif vs Angela Carini boxing match controversy Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: Algeria’s Imane Khelif defeated Angela Carini in 46 seconds. Her gender attracted speculation and abuse, even as the Olympics’ committee supported her admission as a woman athlete. More on the news? The participation of […]
New Alzheimer’s blood test Subject: Science and Tech Sec: Health Context: Researchers have developed a new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease that helps diagnose the disease even at the early stage of mild cognitive impairment. Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have shown that PrecivityAD2, a new blood test, is about 90% […]
39% TB cases found during Tamil Nadu TB survey had no symptoms Subject: Science and Tech Sec: Health Context: The first-of-its-kind TB prevalence cross-sectional survey was carried out among individuals aged older than 15 years across Tamil Nadu from February 2021 to July 2022. Based on the survey findings, the authors of the […]