Lipid metabolism controls brain development
Fig 1. With cerebral organoids produced by human embryonic stem cells, the early development of the human brain was investigated. The organ-like cell cultures...
Spectacular bird’s-eye view? Hummingbirds see diverse colours humans can only imagine
To find food, dazzle mates, escape predators and navigate diverse terrain, birds rely on their excellent colour vision.Fig 1. While humans have three color...
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) imaging features overlap with SARS and MERS
OVID-19's imaging features are variable and nonspecific, but the imaging findings reported thus far do show Although COVID-19's imaging features are
variable and...
The microbes in your mouth, and a reminder to floss and go to the...
Oral microbiome was subject of crowd-sourced study Most people know that good oral hygiene -
brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits - is linked to...
Type 2 Diabetes: The Slow‑Burn Crisis Reshaping Global and Indian Health
Biomedical researcher Dr. Sreekumar Raghavakaimal explores the silent progression of Type 2 diabetes, multi-omics research, and new remission strategies.
Microbial cyborgs: Bacteria supplying power
Fig 1. The bacteria (green) are embedded in a composite made of carbon nanotubes (grey) and silica nanoparticles (violet) interwoven with DNA (blue).Electronic devices...
ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers may increase the risk of severe COVID-19
Fig 1. SARS-CoV-2 Credit: Centres for Disease Control and PreventionJames Diaz, MD, MHA, MPH & TM, Dr. PH, Professor and Head of Environmental Health...
Disappearing snakes and the biodiversity crisis
A new study should sound
alarm bells regarding the 'biodiversity crisis' or the loss of wildlife around
the world.The
loss of any species is devastating. However, the...
Heating poppy seeds, but not baking them in muffins, reduce opiate levels
Fig 1. Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum)You might have heard the advice to avoid eating a poppy seed bagel or muffin before a drug screen,...
A New Way To Deliver Drugs In Mofs
Fig 1. Organometallic frameworks are like sponges. They can hold very large amounts of drug, and then precisely 'squeeze' it out at the required...






















