New drug to treat chronic kidney disease gets approval Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved Jardiance (empagliflozin) 10mg tablets for end-stage kidney and cardiovascular diseases. More on news: It will reduce the risk of sustained decline in patients with end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular […]
Does updating COVID-19 vaccines frequently have any benefits? Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health About News: Researchers update the composition of influenza vaccines every six months to match the strains of the virus that are circulating in the wild, so that the shots may provide protective immunity against the flu. But despite their […]
The untapped potential of stem cells in menstrual blood Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotechnology Context Approximately 20 years ago, biologist Caroline Gargett discovered two types of cells in the endometrium through rigorous microscopy examination, suspected to be adult stem cells due to their regenerative capabilities. The discovery of these cells, known as […]
The role of X chromosome in auto-immune diseases Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A 2023 University of Oxford study shows autoimmune diseases affect about 10% of the population, with a higher incidence in women (13%) than men (7%). Details: The higher susceptibility of women to autoimmune diseases has puzzled researchers for […]
Why India wants to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicles, powered by the Sun Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech Context: The Bengaluru-based National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) successfully flew a prototype of a new-generation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is being seen as a huge technology breakthrough. More on news: HAPS technology is still […]
Scientists plan to build even larger atom-smasher by 2040 Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech Context: Scientists at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, are making strides towards initiating a multibillion-euro project for constructing a larger and more potent particle collider, the Future Circular Collider (FCC), aimed at delving deeper into […]
Earth-wide telescope confirms black hole’s shadow is ‘real’ Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech Imaging the black hole: Scientists have made significant advancements in our understanding of black holes, particularly one located 53 million light-years away, which was first imaged in 2017 by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT). This imaging feat was […]
Serum’s HPV vaccine non-inferior to Gardasil: study Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Phase-2/3 trial of Serum Institute of India’s human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Cervavac conducted at 12 tertiary care hospitals across India in girls and boys aged 9-14 years has found the vaccine to be safe and non-inferior to a comparator […]
CSIR NAL flies test-drone that can double up as ‘pseudo satellite’ Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) successfully tests solar-powered High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS), a UAV. About HAPS: HAPS are like drones, except that they are expected to be in the stratosphere — well above where commercial […]