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Exploring the Research on Vialox Peptide

Oct 24, 2024, at 10:19 pm

Peptides have emerged as a valuable resource in scientific research, particularly in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology. Among these, Vialox peptide has attracted attention for its potential actions, which might influence various physiological processes. As researchers continue to explore the implications of peptides in fields such as cellular communication, tissue regeneration, and enzyme modulation, Vialox stands out due to its unique sequence and structural properties. This article explores the speculative implications of Vialox peptide in a range of scientific domains, outlining its possible study in cellular research, tissue development, and biotechnological innovations.

Cyclone Dana to make landfall tonight; Odisha and Bengal on high alert, train and flight services suspended

Oct 24, 2024, at 04:23 pm

Bhubaneswar/Kolkata/IBNS: Odisha and West Bengal are set to brace cyclone Dana which has already disrupted normal lives in the two eastern states of India.

Odisha, West Bengal brace for cyclone Dana; several trains cancelled, schools shut

Oct 23, 2024, at 06:39 pm

Bhubaneswar/Kolkata/IBNS: Several trains have been cancelled and normal lives stare at disruption as cyclone Dana is set to make a landfall in Odisha early on Friday, media reports said.

WHO expands digital health certification for Hajj pilgrims

Oct 22, 2024, at 08:36 pm

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a new milestone digital health collaboration recently to expand the Hajj health card initiative to support the roughly 3 million pilgrims who undertake the holy pilgrimage every year.

Egypt is now malaria-free, certifies WHO

Oct 21, 2024, at 03:25 pm

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants.

ISRO set to launch ESA's Proba-3 mission on Nov 29 to create artificial eclipse

Oct 19, 2024, at 08:13 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: The European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 mission has successfully passed its final test, paving the way for its shipment to India, where it will be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on November 29.

Breast Cancer Awareness: Early Detection Saves Lives

Oct 19, 2024, at 07:17 pm

Even as the world observes Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, it is now the commonest cancer among Indian women. Unfortunately the number of Indian women dying of breast cancer has increased over the decades. 

Explained: How ‘smart insulin’ could transform diabetes treatment

Oct 19, 2024, at 07:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Diabetes affects over half a billion people worldwide, causing nearly seven million deaths annually.

India develops cost-effective handheld X-ray for TB screening

Oct 19, 2024, at 06:54 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has made a major advancement in tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics with the creation of a homegrown portable X-ray device, according to ANI.

9 twin births in 24 hrs at Bengal hospital

Oct 17, 2024, at 10:53 pm

Kolkata: In a rare event, nine women delivered twins within a span of just 24 hours—from 8 am on Tuesday to 8 am on Wednesday—at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital in Bengal, media reports said.

9 twin births in 24 hrs at Bengal hospital

Oct 17, 2024, at 10:53 pm

Kolkata: In a rare event, nine women delivered twins within a span of just 24 hours—from 8 am on Tuesday to 8 am on Wednesday—at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital in Bengal, media reports said.

New study shows 1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions

Oct 11, 2024, at 03:46 pm

Around one in seven children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 are affected by mental health conditions – with anxiety, depression and behavioural disorders among the most common, according to a new World Health Organization and UN Children’s Fund report released on Wednesday.

UNFPA lauds India’s efforts in maternal health and family planning

Oct 09, 2024, at 11:24 pm

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recognized India’s 'extraordinary progress' in advancing Maternal Health and Family Planning.

U.S. scientists David Baker and John Jumper and Britain’s Demis Hassabis win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for cracking code of proteins' structure

Oct 09, 2024, at 10:57 pm

U.S. scientists David Baker and John Jumper and Britain’s Demis Hassabis have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for cracking the code for proteins’ amazing structures.

India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem in 2024, declares WHO

Oct 09, 2024, at 02:35 pm

World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the Government of India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem becoming the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone.

Scientists Geoffrey Hinton, John Hopfield win Nobel Prize in Physics for work in machine learning

Oct 09, 2024, at 12:11 am

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Tuesday presented the Nobel Prize for Physics to two scientists Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield for their contribution to the field of machine learning.

20% of world's heart attack deaths now occur in India, says BM Birla Hospital report on cardiac health crisis

Oct 08, 2024, at 04:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS:  An alarming 20% of heart attack deaths worldwide now occur in India with approximately 90 million Indians currently living with cardiovascular conditions, according to a cardiac health crisis report released by Kolkata's BM Birla Hospital.

WHO calls for action to halt rise in hearing loss in Africa

Oct 08, 2024, at 02:37 pm

The number of people in Africa living with hearing loss could rise to 54 million by 2030, up from 40 million today, unless urgent measures are taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Monday.

Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovery of microRNA

Oct 07, 2024, at 11:14 pm

Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation, the award-giving body said on Monday.

Breast cancer affects one in eight Pakistani women, alerts doctor

Oct 07, 2024, at 05:17 am

Statistics released by the  Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, and Radiotherapy Institute (Nori) have revealed one in eight women in Pakistan were affected by breast cancer.

Space X rescue mission reaches ISS, Indian-origin NASA scientist Sunita Williams to remain in space till February

Oct 05, 2024, at 10:57 pm

A SpaceX Crew-9 mission reached the International Space Station on Monday in their bid to rescue NASA astronauts  Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who are currently stranded in space.

Mpox outbreak: WHO approves first diagnostic test for emergency use

Oct 05, 2024, at 02:38 pm

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that it has approved the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, which will boost diagnostic capacity in countries facing outbreaks of the disease.

Pakistan reports two fresh polio cases

Oct 05, 2024, at 12:47 am

Two more new polio cases have emerged in Pakistan, escalating the health emergency in the country and forcing people to be more alert about vaccinating their children against the disease.

Nepal: Flood and landslides leave over 130 people dead, several remain missing

Sep 30, 2024, at 01:57 pm

At least 132 people died after flood and landslides hit Nepal amid heavy rainfalls, media reports said on Sunday.

Peerless Hospital hosts MedisafeCon 2024 to improve patients through accurate diagnosis

Sep 30, 2024, at 12:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS Peerless Hospital, Kolkata, successfully organized its flagship one-day conference, MediSafeCon 2024, with the theme “Get it Right, Make it Safe,” focused on increasing awareness about accurate diagnosis and the use of appropriate therapeutics.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches rescue mission to bring stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams back from ISS

Sep 29, 2024, at 06:35 am

SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, has launched a rescue mission today, carrying two passengers while leaving two seats empty to facilitate the return of American astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for several months, according to NASA.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, leave commuters stranded; flights diverted

Sep 26, 2024, at 03:47 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Heavy rains are lashing Mumbai, leaving commuters stranded amid several roads flooding and leading to some flight diversions while disrupting traffic on Wednesday. 

Indian Cancer Genome Atlas launches cancer multi-omics data portal

Sep 25, 2024, at 11:27 pm

The Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) has launched India’s first comprehensive cancer multi-omics data portal.

Humanity will face potentially disastrous escalation in resistance to fungal disease if immediate action is not taken, scientists warn

Sep 25, 2024, at 03:41 pm

Without immediate action, humanity will face a potentially disastrous escalation in resistance to fungal disease, a renowned group of scientists from the across the world has warned.

Global energy sector's transformation to achieve COP28 targets is 'feasible', says IEA

Sep 24, 2024, at 07:37 pm

Paris/IBNS: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated in its latest report that tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 to meet the goals set at COP28 is "feasible."