Join Fox News for free access to exclusive content, including a study by researchers at UC Santa Barbara that maps how the brain responds to hormone changes during pregnancy. The Maternal Brain Project scanned a first-time mother’s brain from preconception to two years postpartum, revealing dynamic changes in brain matter linked to hormonal increases. The…
As society ages, the number of heart failure patients increases due to fibrosis, which is the excessive growth of fibrotic tissue in the heart. Researchers from Nagoya University discovered an enzyme called PKN that controls cardiac fibrosis. Deleting this enzyme reduced ventricular dysfunction, suggesting anti-PKN therapies could protect patients from heart failure. Fibroblasts in the…
A recent study conducted in Ahmedabad has shed light on the challenges faced by delivery workers who brave traffic, heat, and rain to bring us our favorite meals. The study found that these gig workers often have reduced lung function due to the pollution they are exposed to while on the job. The research, published…
Researchers in Bengaluru have discovered that sewage treatment plants commissioned by the BBMP in 15 water bodies have not been consistent in testing parameters such as faecal coliform, ammoniacal nitrogen, and total nitrogen. This has led to issues such as eutrophication, algal bloom, and fishkills in lakes. A report by ActionAid Association of India highlighted…
Scientists detected a strange seismic signal that lasted for nine days and did not seem like a typical earthquake. They traced the signal’s origin to a massive landslide in East Greenland, which caused a 200-meter-high “mega-tsunami” in a fjord. The wave generated vibrations that lasted for nine days, unlike typical tsunamis that dissipate quickly in…
Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute have successfully decoded the genome of the Asian green mussel, also known as Kallummakkaya. This achievement marks the first chromosome level genome sequencing of a marine invertebrate species in India, representing a major breakthrough in bivalve research. The study identified over 49,000 protein-coding genes, including those associated…
A recent study conducted in Hyderabad has found a strong link between vitamin D deficiency and frozen shoulder syndrome, which can lead to spinal issues. The research emphasizes that low levels of vitamin D, caused by factors like pollution and limited sunlight exposure, contribute to joint problems like FSS. This condition not only limits shoulder…
Indian doctors have conducted a study showing that halving the dose of one of the three drugs in the BPaL treatment for drug-resistant TB is just as effective. This study, published in ‘Clinical Infectious Diseases,’ found that a lower dosage of antibiotic linezolid, at 600mg instead of 1,200mg, worked well for Indian patients. The trial…
Scientists at Stanford University recently conducted a study that found the food color used in Doritos could potentially make skin transparent. By applying a mixture of water and tartrazine (a common food color) to mouse skin, researchers were able to make it see-through, allowing for easier visibility of tissues and organs without invasive procedures. This…
Scientists at Isro’s Space Applications Centre conducted a study in Ahmedabad and found significant temperature differences within the city, known as Intra-Urban Heat Islands (IUHI). Using a mobile vehicle equipped with a thermo-hygrometer, they measured air temperature in various zones like commercial areas, residential areas, and green spaces. The study revealed that areas with more…