Health

Partner or perpetrator: Understanding the causes and consequences of intimate partner violence in adolescents

Bengaluru | Jul 2, 2020

Numb, bruised and in pain, she tried getting up. It was a cold night, and the hallway was dark. The last thing she remembered was she being pushed down the stairs after an argument about who would do the dishes. The dinner was a happy time. There was her special biryani and his most-liked murgh makhani. Their favourite sit-com was running on Netflix—something they enjoyed from their dating days. They were discussing her thesis and his semester exams—both due in a couple of days. But, it soon turned ugly, nasty and violent.

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Tracing the origins of Parkinson’s disease

Mumbai | Jul 1, 2020

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), National Centre of Biological Sciences (NCBS) Bengaluru, Anna University, Chennai and ETH, Zurich uncover the molecular events that lead up to the formation of protein clusters commonly seen in Parkinson’s disease.

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Good to Netflix and chill, but why the tobacco still?

New Delhi | Jun 30, 2020

Study finds, online streaming platforms flouting tobacco imagery rules.

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What influences coronaviruses’ survival on different surfaces?

Mumbai | Jun 25, 2020

Researchers from IIT Bombay find how temperature, humidity and properties of different surfaces influence the evaporation rates of respiratory droplets infected with COVID-19.

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Tackling India’s post-COVID-19 challenges through science

Bengaluru | Jun 23, 2020

COVID-19, the pandemic that has shaken the world, will perhaps change our lives forever. Often, we now talk of a ‘pre-COVID’ world, where business was as usual, and a ‘post-COVID’ world which is the new normal. While the disease, caused by a tiny virus, has affected millions, it has also brought to fore some often-ignored challenges and opportunities to build a better tomorrow. Science has been in the forefront, driving these monumental changes across the world—from understanding the virus and designing a vaccine, to throwing insights on how we could prepare for and prevent the next pandemic.

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Science shows there’s more to a heartfelt conversation than just words

Bengaluru | Jun 10, 2020

In a recent study, researchers have proved that when we talk to our loved ones, the variations in our speech are independent of language and culture. It also shows that a lack of such variety in our talk can result in problems with social communication.

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Identifying therapeutic targets by peeking inside the bladder cancer

Bengaluru | Jun 9, 2020

A recent study by a team of researchers gives some insights into diagnosing bladder cancer early enough and preventing misinterpretation.

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A novel rapid and inexpensive diagnostic device for tuberculosis

Bengaluru | Jun 2, 2020

In a recent study, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and Christian Medical College, Vellore, have developed a novel, inexpensive and easy-to-use device to detect tuberculosis.

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New insights into vaginal microbes may help to reduce premature birth

Bengaluru | May 29, 2020

A new study from researchers at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, has decoded the bacterial species found in the vagina of pregnant Indian women by using advanced gene sequencing technology called Shotgun sequencing.

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Lifting the fog over dementia diagnosis in India

Bengaluru | May 28, 2020

India is ageing. Approximately 104 million Indians are above sixty and vulnerable to cognitive disorders affecting memory, such as dementia. Despite this impending future, we haven't been able to assess the current prevalence of such illnesses in the country. It is partly due to the geographical and cultural vastness of India, and the barriers of language and ethics prohibit the use of tests used in western countries. Now, a new study is trying to close this gap by introducing a psychological test that is adapted to the cultural and linguistic diversity of India.

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