HIDDEN WEAK SPOT THAT MAY TRIGGER ALZHEIMER’S
NEW DELHI: Scientists have found that a mutation tied to Alzheimer’s disrupts the production and quality of exosomes—tiny cell-made communication packets. Cells with the defective SORLA protein generate fewer exosomes and ones far less able to support nearby brain cells. This weakness may be a key driver of Alzheimer’s development. The research points to new […]
BODY TRAIT HELPS KEEP BRAIN YOUNG
NEW DELHI: Scientists discovered that more muscle and less hidden abdominal fat are linked to a younger biological brain age. Deep visceral fat appeared to accelerate brain aging, while muscle mass offered a protective effect. Researchers report that people who have more muscle and a lower visceral fat to muscle ratio tend to show signs […]
NITROGEN CHAMBER PROTECTS INDIA’S HANDWRITTEN CONSTITUTION
NEW DELHI: Appropriate on the Constitution Day on Wednesday, it may be noted that the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949 and it came into effect on January 26, 1950. The original handwritten manuscripts, written by Prem Behari Narain Raizada and decorated by Shantiniketan artists, are now preserved in a state-of-the-art nitrogen […]
COCOA & TEA MAY PROTECT HEART FROM HIDDEN DAMAGE OF SITTING
NEW DELHI: Scientists found that high-flavanol foods can prevent the decline in blood vessel function that occurs after prolonged sitting. Even physically fit men weren’t protected unless they had consumed flavanols beforehand. A cocoa drink rich in these compounds kept arteries functioning normally. Everyday foods like berries, apples, tea, and certain cocoa products could offer […]
BRAIN SHOWS DAMAGE BEFORE BLOOD PRESSURE EVEN RISES
NEW DELHI: Hypertension begins harming the brain surprisingly early, even before measurable blood pressure increases. Key cells related to blood vessels, signalling, and myelin maintenance begin aging prematurely and malfunctioning. These disruptions resemble early patterns seen in cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s. Encouragingly, losartan reversed some of this early damage in mice. A new preclinical study […]
Govt to Set Up Quantum Research Labs in 100 Engineering Colleges
NEW DELHI: In a major step toward strengthening India’s quantum technology ecosystem, the government has announced a plan to fund ₹1 crore each to 100 engineering colleges for establishing dedicated quantum teaching laboratories. The initiative aims to introduce and expand undergraduate minor programmes in quantum science and engineering across the country. The announcement was made […]
HOT TUBS TRIGGER SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS THAT SAUNAS DON’T
NEW DELHI: Hot tubs and saunas are both known for helping tired muscles relax and providing comforting warmth. However, recent research indicates that hot tubs may deliver more noticeable health benefits. A team at the Bowerman Sports Science Center at the University of Oregon examined how the body responds to three types of passive heating. […]
TINY MICRONEEDLES IMPROVE HEART ATTACK RECOVERY
NEW DELHI: A research team led by Dr. Ke Huang at Texas A&M University has created a patch designed to support heart repair following a heart attack. This device uses a specialized microneedle system that delivers a therapeutic molecule directly into damaged heart tissue, encouraging healing while limiting effects on the rest of the body. […]
TECH USE BENEFITS OLDIES’ WELL-BEING
NEW DELHI: A recent study suggests smartphones, computers, and tablets may help older adults stay connected.As a social worker in South Korea, Jaesung Lee, lead author of the study and a doctoral candidate in the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work, saw this firsthand. Interested in social engagement during his time as a social […]
YOUR GUTS TELL YOUR BRAIN TO EAT LESS WHEN YOU ARE SICK
NEW DELHI: Your gut tells your brain to eat less when you’re feeling sick, researchers report. When we get sick, with the flu, say, or pneumonia, there can be a period where the major symptoms of our illness have resolved but we still just don’t feel great. “While this is common, there’s no real way […]
