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Five very different diseases may share a hidden biological link

September 22, 2026 by Dr. Sandeep Kumar

A study conducted by researchers at the University of East Anglia’s Norwich Medical School and biotechnology company Oxford BioDynamics investigated the biological mechanisms connecting five clinically distinct disorders: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), long COVID, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis (MS). Traditionally, these conditions have been …

Why some mutations protect us instead of making us sick

September 22, 2026 by Maleeha Afaq Butt, M.Sc

When we hear the word mutation, we often think of cancer, inherited disorders or harmful genetic changes. But mutations are not inherently good or bad. A genetic mutation is simply a change in DNA. Its biological effect depends on where it occurs, what it changes, and the environment in which …

A memory-forming protein builds molecular chains inside brain cells

September 22, 2026 by Sanjana S Rao, M.Sc

When a new memory is formed, some connections between brain cells become stronger. A protein called CaMKIIα is one of the key molecules involved in this process, and scientists have now watched individual CaMKIIα complexes organize themselves into chain-like structures. The discovery offers a closer look at what happens inside …

FDA clears sound waves to destroy liver tumors without surgery

September 21, 2026 by Shashanka S, M.Sc

What if you could destroy a tumour without cutting into the body, burning it or using ionising radiation? A technology called histotripsy is making that possibility real for certain liver tumours. The treatment uses precisely focused ultrasound pulses to mechanically destroy targeted tissue. In the United States, the FDA has …

A Smart Medical Implant Brings New Hope for Ovarian Cancer Treatment

September 20, 2026 by Dr. Jawahar G

For millions of women around the world, ovarian cancer remains one of the most challenging diagnoses to hear. Known as a stealthy illness, it often hides inside the abdomen until it has reached advanced stages. Even when doctors perform surgery to remove a tumor and prescribe standard chemotherapy, stubborn cancer …

Human brain organoids in mice: A new model for studying human brain development and disease

September 20, 2026 by Maleeha Afaq Butt, M.Sc

Scientists have now taken a remarkable step toward answering that question. Researchers at Stanford University transplanted human brain organoids miniature, lab-grown pieces of human cortical tissue into genetically engineered mice whose cerebral cortex was largely absent. Instead of simply surviving, the human tissue grew, matured and formed extensive connections with …

Scientists are building cancer vaccines from a patient’s own tumor

September 12, 2026 by Sanjana S Rao, M.Sc

Scientists are building cancer vaccines from a patient’s own tumour

What if a cancer vaccine could be designed specifically for your tumour? That is the idea behind a personalised mRNA vaccine being developed for melanoma. Instead of giving every patient the same vaccine, scientists analyse the mutations in a person’s tumour and use that information to create a vaccine containing …

The crop killer with a secret weapon: Tiny bacteria living inside a fungus

September 11, 2026 by Dr. Jawahar G

Tomato plants have a bodyguard team of helpful soil bacteria. Scientists have just found out how one of the world’s worst fungi gets rid of them, and it does not do the job alone. Every tomato plant is standing in a crowd. The soil around its roots holds billions of …

Liquid biopsy revolution: How multi-cancer early detection is rewriting oncology

September 4, 2026 by Dr. Sheshadri SA

Imagine intercepting a malignant tumor months or even years before a single symptom manifests. A massive NHS clinical trial in the UK is currently evaluating a single-draw Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) test that aims to shift cancer care from reactive treatment to preemptive interception. The Molecular Mechanism: Deciphering Epigenetic Fingerprints …

A new drug is targeting the genetic engine of pancreatic cancer

September 4, 2026 by Maleeha Afaq Butt, M.Sc

Pancreatic cancer has long been considered one of the hardest cancers to treat. One reason is its remarkable ability to grow aggressively while remaining difficult to target with conventional therapies. But a major shift in cancer treatment has arrived: scientists are now targeting one of the molecular systems that directly …

The “Undruggable” cancer target has finally been hit

August 30, 2026 by Shashanka S, M.Sc

For decades, scientists knew what was helping many pancreatic cancers grow. The problem was that they couldn’t stop it. Now, that may be changing. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a new once-daily pill for adults with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer. The drug targets a …

Why fear makes you feel like you’re falling: The neuroscience of the body’s alarm response

August 26, 2026 by Maleeha Afaq Butt, M.Sc

Have you ever suddenly become frightened and felt a strange sensation in your stomach as if your body were dropping, sinking, or missing a step? It can happen on a roller coaster, during a sudden scare, before an important event, or even when you receive unexpected bad news. The sensation …

Why autoimmune is common in late age

August 26, 2026 by Dr. Guddimalli Rajasheker

Aging is associated with a higher prevalence of autoantibodies and autoimmune conditions. As people age, immune tolerance may become less effective because of changes in T-cell and B-cell function, thymic involution, and reduced regulatory T-cell activity. These changes can contribute to the production of autoantibodies such as antinuclear antibodies (ANA), …

H1N1 is on the rise: Why does the flu shot matter during the monsoon?

August 26, 2026 by Sanjana S Rao, M.Sc

A fever, cough, body ache and exhaustion during the monsoon can easily be dismissed as “just another viral infection.” But this year, influenza is getting more attention for a reason. Delhi has reported a sharp rise in H1N1 cases, with numbers several times higher than the same period last year, …

Genetic clues reveal how Malaria parasites are outsmarting front-line treatments

August 18, 2026 by Dr. Sandeep Kumar

A team of researchers led by scientists at Brown University has identified new genetic mutations in malaria parasites that are linked to decreased susceptibility to standard antimalarial treatments. Published in Nature Medicine, the federally funded study analyzed whole-genome sequences of malaria parasites taken from the blood of hundreds of infected …

The Viruses Silently Sleeping Inside You: Could COVID-19 Awaken Them as Hidden Enemies?

August 13, 2026 by Dr. Mastan A

COVID can wake up a slew of dormant viruses inside you

A severe COVID-19 infection may do more than damage the lungs and trigger inflammation. It may also disturb the body’s control over viruses that have remained hidden inside cells for years. A study involving more than 1,000 people hospitalised with COVID-19 found that nearly half showed signs of reactivation of …

Deadly superbug hides in hair follicles and rewires immune defences

August 13, 2026 by Dr. Mastan A

The fungal pathogen Candida auris exposes chitin to trigger IFNγ and persist in hair follicles

A drug-resistant fungus is spreading across the United States, with Candida auris reported in 23 states in 2026. CDC data reported more than 3,100 clinical cases by mid-July, highlighting the growing public health concern around a fungus that can spread in healthcare settings and cause severe, sometimes life-threatening infections. But …

H1N1 cases rise in Delhi: Simple ways to protect yourself from swine flu

August 13, 2026 by Sanjana S Rao, M.Sc

A cough in a crowded metro, a sneeze across an office desk, or a child returning home from school with a fever may seem like ordinary parts of flu season. But with H1N1 cases in Delhi rising nearly six-fold, influenza is receiving renewed attention this year. Delhi has reported 1,344 …

The Synaptic Eclipse: Alzheimer’s Disease – The silent eclipse that disrupts your brain’s synchronization

August 10, 2026 by Dr. N. Ashok Vardhan

Imagine a thief who does not steal your silver or gold, but instead breaks into the sacred vault of your identity, erasing the faces of your children, the scent of your wedding day, and the melody of your own name. Alzheimer’s disease is this phantom thief, creeping into the labyrinth …

New study finds COVID may awaken dormant viruses linked to Long COVID

August 8, 2026 by Dr. Jawahar G

A landmark study published this week in the journal Nature has revealed that Long COVID-19 infections can “awaken” dormant viruses that typically remain harmless in the human body. The findings offer new, potential clues into the biological drivers of Long COVID and challenge long-held beliefs about why these latent viruses …

“Don’t Ignore Your Body”: 26-Year-Old’s Final Message Highlights the Importance of Early Melanoma Detection

August 5, 2026 by Dr. Jawahar G

A heartbreaking story from Texas has become a powerful reminder of why early detection of skin cancer can save lives. Alondra Sierra, a 26-year-old melanoma awareness advocate, passed away after battling stage IV metastatic melanoma, but not before using her final months to educate thousands about the warning signs of …

Why the same virus affects people differently, the hidden battle within

August 1, 2026 by Shashanka S, M.Sc

A virus may enter two people through the same door, yet it can write two completely different stories. One person may have only a mild fever and be back at work in a few days, while another may become seriously ill and need hospital care. How can the same tiny …

CRISPR unlocks hidden cell locations to transform future disease research and treatment

July 29, 2026 by Dr. Mastan A

Bringing CRISPR screens into tissue space

A cell is much like a person. Knowing its name is helpful, but knowing where it lives tells a much bigger story. A teacher belongs in a classroom, a pilot belongs in a cockpit, and a heart cell belongs in the heart. In the same way, the location of a …

Ancient immune protein opens a new door for stronger cancer treatment

July 29, 2026 by Shashanka S, M.Sc

How an ancient immune protein is giving cancer therapy a boost

A tiny helper from our own body is now giving fresh hope in the fight against cancer. Scientists have found that an ancient immune protein called complement C3 works like a faithful security guard standing at the gate of a tumour. Instead of making noise across the whole body, it …

Echoes from the screen, how the last ship mirrored the world’s pandemic reality

July 27, 2026 by Dr. N. Ashok Vardhan

Have you ever watched a movie or web series and later felt as if it had stepped out of the screen into real life? That was my experience with The Last Ship. Years before the world heard the word COVID-19, this Hollywood series painted a frightening picture of a deadly …

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