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Mild Covid during pregnancy does not slow brain development in babies: Study
The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, are based on results from a comprehensive assessment of brain development. "The study, which used a more rigorous method to evaluate babies born during the pandemic, provides further reassuring evidence that having a mild or asymptomatic case of Covid during pregnancy does not affect brain development in infants," said lead author Dani Dumitriu, Assistant Professor of paediatrics and psychiatry at Columbia University.
5 must-have tech tools for women to stay safe from cyber harassment
While we are far from having cyber harassment completely eliminated from digital platforms, technology can prove to be a brilliant assistance for women to safeguard themselves, and help those who want to protect their identity and their personal information. Here are six tech tools that can help to stay safer when using their digital platforms and devices.
New test may detect HIV, hepatitis B and C from a single drop of blood
The team from Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark developed a dried blood spot test, in which a single spot of blood is tested for nucleic acid from the three viruses. "We've shown that using existing hospital equipment, it is possible to detect HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C from a single drop of blood," said Stephen Nilsson-Moller at the varsity's Department of Clinical Microbiology.
Humans could stop ageing but not reverse it: Study
The study published on the preprint server BioRxiv, leveraged the advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning to understand the mechanics of ageing and how it works in the human body. The study analysed a key component in ageing called "resilience."The team assessed a factor called thermodynamic biological age (tBA) that sheds light on the biological information lost in an organism with age
How Omicron sub-variants escape our body's immune system
T cells are immune cells that are unleashed when the immune system detects foreign pathogens. To understand how Omicron breaks all these barriers, a team from the Yale University in the US, measured activity of MHC (major histocompatibility complex) molecules that present fragments of viruses for recognition by appropriate T cells.
Moti Mahotsav in Amreli: Showcase of Saurashtra's exquisite pearl art
The event aims to bring recognition and appreciation to the skilled artisans of the region. Approximately 35 women artisans, hailing from the Kathi Kshatriya community, are expected to participate in the festival. These talented individuals come from various parts of the region, including Velavadar, Sudavad, Chanpa, Mevasa, Thangadh, Khampala etc.
Environmental factors can raise Parkinson's risk in young adults
Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system that significantly impacts the quality of life. Parkinson's in young people, defined as those under the age of 50, is known as young-onset Parkinson's disease. Although rare, it can be much more challenging to diagnose and manage than the disease in older adults.
Green Skill Development Programme in India
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is in charge of implementing the GSDP, which was introduced in 2017 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The course aims to develop a pool of qualified workers in the environment and forest sector, including renewable energy, pollution control, and biodiversity preservation. It focuses on giving young people, especially those from rural and poor areas, training and certification in a variety of "green skills" for the nation's sustainable growth.
The forgotten Bengali dishes you must try!
These foods are hardly novel, even as stereotypical as they can be. Instead, they are unknown; the exquisite, flavourful bowls have not made their way into the typical home kitchen.
Picture books can open doors to tough topics
There's a temptation to avoid difficult topics or just sweep them under the rug, hoping the kids don't notice. But in the age of cell phone notifications, streaming video, and 24-hour news coverage -- when even little kids are exposed to really serious stories -- it's important to face this challenge head-on.
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