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WHO Grants Boost Pathogen Genomic Surveillance

November 28, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced ten projects to enhance pathogen genomic surveillance, which aims to address disease threats effectively. The projects will receive approximately $2 million in funding. This first round of grants is part of the International ..

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13th UNGGIM Asia-Pacific Meeting

November 28, 2024

India is set to host the 13th Plenary Meeting of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management (UNGGIM) for the Asia-Pacific region. This important event will take place from November 26 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Organized by ..

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Nafithromycin: India Launches First Locally Developed Antibiotic

November 28, 2024

Wockhardt Ltd has developed Nafithromycin, the first domestically produced antibiotic targeting multi-drug-resistant bacteria. This antibiotic is aimed at treating community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in adults, the launch was held on November 20, 2024, in New Delhi. The event was organized ..

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Curiosity Rover’s Latest Discoveries on Mars

November 28, 2024

The Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars for over a decade, and landed on August 5, 2012, in Gale Crater. The mission aims to determine if Mars could have supported microbial life. Recently, Curiosity has been investigating intriguing geological formations ..

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New Pterosaur Species Discovered in Japan

November 27, 2024

Pterosaurs were remarkable flying reptiles that roamed the Earth from 210 to 65 million years ago. They predated birds and bats as the first flying vertebrates. Recent discoveries have shed light on these ancient creatures, particularly in Japan. Characteristics of ..

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Obesity’s Role in Type 2 Diabetes

November 26, 2024

Recent studies reveal the connection between obesity and type 2 diabetes, and researchers at UCLA have identified how obesity hampers the production of crucial ribosomal factors in fat cells, which may lead to innovative treatments for diabetes and related diseases. ..

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India Launches Unique Proba-3 Mission

November 26, 2024

India’s PSLV rocket will launch two satellites on December 4, 2024, named Proba-3, which is a groundbreaking endeavour. It is the first to fly two satellites in parallel formation for extended periods. The primary goal is to study the solar ..

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IISc Study uncovers Cancer Cell Adaptation During Migration

November 25, 2024

Recent research from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) sheds light on cancer cell behaviour, published in the Biophysical Journal, and examines how the microenvironment influences cancer cell movement. These dynamics are crucial for tackling metastasis, the process by which ..

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