Indian Institute of Science researchers uncover traffic jams inside cells linked to diabetes

Scientists from IISc's department of developmental biology and genetics, led by assistant professor Nikhil Gandasi, discovered that in people with diabetes, this movement slows down — like vehicles stuck in…

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State to provide free toilet facilities, clean water to stem health crisis at Cutbona jetty

The meeting also reviewed ongoing health screening programmes for fishing trawler workers to identify any signs of water or vector-borne diseases. Acharya said all stakeholders would be taken into confidence…

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What is ‘AI psychosis’? Psychiatrist warns of troubling symptoms after treating a dozen patients

One patient reportedly began chatting with an AI about quantum mechanics. At first the exchange was logical, but as the hours passed, the discussion shifted into delusional territory, fueling feelings…

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Rs 12 lakh for a birth without women? China’s new ‘pregnancy robot’ is set to replace the human womb by 2026

The potential upside is real. Artificial wombs could ease the dangers of pregnancy for women and offer hope to families otherwise shut out of parenthood. Yet the risks are equally…

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Food Chained: How weight-loss drugs are changing India’s eating habits and forcing restaurants to take note

​​​It may be a mouthful but the brands are part of everyday lingo—Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Rybelsus. They are multitaskers—they release insulin, and inhibit glucagon that can increase blood sugar.

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