Glenmark to commercialize BeiGene’s oncology drugs in India Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Tags: Tislelizumab, Zanubrutinib Context: Drugmaker Glenmark has entered into an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with BeiGene to register and commercialize the latter’s oncology medicines Tislelizumab and Zanubrutinib in India. More on news: Glenmark will be responsible for locally […]
X chromosome revival in older women increases autoimmune disease risk Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Tags: X chromosome Context: Scientists have found a molecular link between altered X-chromosome inactivation and autoimmune diseases. What is the X chromosome? The X chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes in many organisms, including mammals, […]
An overlooked molecule could solve the Venus water mystery Sub: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Context: A recent study published in Nature examines why water disappeared from Venus. About the study: More than four billion years ago, Venus had enough water to cover its surface with an ocean 3 km deep. Today, […]
SII ships first set of malaria vaccine doses to Africa Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Serum Institute of India (SII) marked a significant milestone on Monday with the shipment of the first set of R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to seven-eight countries in Africa. More on news: Close to half-a-million children die of […]
Why is the European Union probing Facebook and Instagram? Sub: Science and tech Sec: Awareness in IT Context: The European Union has opened a fresh investigation into Meta’s Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they are failing to protect children on their platform. More on news: The 27-nation bloc has said it is […]
Balancing two forms of SNCA protein could help manage Parkinson’s, study finds Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Many Parkinson’s disease researchers are focused on reducing the prevalence of SNCA proteins in neurons as a therapeutic measure. What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects the […]
WHO updates Bacterial Priority Pathogens List to combat antimicrobial resistance Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritization. More on news: Since the first […]
Women with no sexual autonomy twice likely to get STIs: study Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: omen who had controlling husbands and had experienced intimate partner violence in their married life are more at risk of developing sexually transmitted infection (STI) or reproductive tract infection (RTI) than women who do not […]
Don’t use calcium carbide to ripen fruits, orders FSSAI Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reiterated the ban on using calcium carbide for fruit ripening. Details: The ban is enforced under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, […]
Can humans get H5N1 infection by consuming raw milk? Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: The Atlanta-based CDC has advised people to desist from consuming uncooked dairy food products such as raw, unpasteurised milk, or raw cheeses from animals with suspected or confirmed H5N1 bird flu virus infection. More on news: No […]