A Revolutionary Discovery in Human Physiology For decades, the role of lungs was primarily linked to respiration—oxygenating blood and removing carbon dioxide. However, recent scientific breakthroughs have dramatically expanded our…
Recently, Indian social media and some news outlets have shared visuals celebrating the development of a “universal cancer vaccine” by Indian researchers. While India has made major strides in cancer‑preventive…
Vitamin D, often dubbed the “sunshine vitamin,” is essential for bone strength, immune regulation, and cellular health. But what if your body’s ability to absorb and activate it hinges on…
The Sun has been blazing at the center of our solar system for approximately 4.6 billion years, tirelessly fueling life on Earth and orchestrating the orbits of planets. But even…
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), a neotenic salamander endemic to Mexico, exhibits an unparalleled ability to regenerate complex tissues including limbs, spinal cord, heart, and parts of the brain. This regenerative…
A Forgotten Pioneer in Biotech Long before the global race for genetic engineering began to dominate scientific headlines, an unassuming laboratory in Kolkata quietly made history. In the early 1980s,…
In a breakthrough that borders on the miraculous, scientists in Japan have taken a giant leap in the world of regenerative medicine. Through the innovative use of induced pluripotent stem…
Part -2 Day 3: Waterfalls, History, and Temple Trails We began the day early, woken up by the soft morning light streaming through our hotel curtains. Our breakfast was simple…
In a historic leap for genetic science, researchers at Mie University in Japan have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to remove the extra copy of chromosome 21—the root cause of…
In 2020, scientists stumbled upon a biological anomaly that rewrote a fundamental rule of life—Henneguya salminicola, a parasite found in salmon, was discovered to survive without oxygen. This tiny creature…