Study finds new biomarker for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, could serve as drug target

The researchers identified a previously unknown, freely circulating form of a brain protein called 'Cacna2d1' -- levels of the protein were reduced among patients with schizophrenia, compared to the healthy…

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Delhi HC allows NEET-PG candidates to join SPMD counselling, says non-joining of stray vacancy seat not a bar

The Delhi High Court has directed that candidates who were allotted seats in the Stray Vacancy Round (SVR) of NEET-PG 2025 but did not join cannot be treated as "ineligible"…

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Pharma Companies Rush Cheap Semaglutide Shots to India, Experts Warn "Not a Magic Fix"

As multiple Indian pharma companies race to launch cheaper semaglutide versions, doctors warn that while affordability could transform diabetes and obesity management, misuse, unrealistic expectations, and off-label cosmetic use remain…

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Structural changes in blood plasma proteins may reflect earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease: Study

Analysis of blood plasma samples from over 500 individuals show that structural differences in three proteins -- one involved in immune signalling, another in protein folding, and a third that…

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