Does neurodegeneration start when blood vessels are damaged?
Our brain depends on a finely tuned network of neurons, signals, and protective barriers to function seamlessly. This intricate setup underpins every thought, memory, and movement we make. But as we age, or under certain conditions, this system can break down. Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) slowly damage neurons and […]
Antimalarial agents sidestep insecticide resistance by fighting parasite
A mother holds up a mosquito net treated with insecticide in Amhara region, Ethiopia, October 2017. | Photo Credit: Public domain Researchers reported in Nature on May 22 that they had identified compounds that could target the deadly malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium falciparum during its developmental stages in Anopheles mosquitoes, potentially enhancing efforts to control malaria […]
Blue light increases mutations in yeast DNA: IISER study
A schematic representation of mutational signatures associated with blue light. | Photo Credit: PLoS Genet 21(5): e1011692 Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, have found that blue light can greatly increase the number of genetic mutations in yeast. Since yeast is a popular model organism in biology, the findings suggest […]
KCET Result 2025 Date and Time: Check how to download UGCET scorecards online at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2025 results today, May 24, 2025. The official declaration has been made by Higher Education Minister Dr. M.C. Sudhakar at 11:30 AM at the KEA office. Candidates will be able to access their individual scorecards from 2:00 PM onwards on the official […]
Eight mice and a magic drug
There are some inventions and discoveries that have an instant impact, changing our ways immediately and having a marked effect quickly. There are others that take time to make their presence felt so as to say, time during which we humans figure out the actual usefulness and put it to action in a better way. […]
MAH MBA CET result 2025 soon at cetcell.mahacet.org: Know all about the counselling process after results
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is going to release the MAH MBA CET 2025 results shortly on its official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. This examination, conducted on April 1, 2, and 3, 2025, serves as a gateway for aspirants seeking admission into MBA and MMS programs across Maharashtra.Following the release of the provisional answer […]
Why is a growing lion population a worry as well? | Explained
File image of an Asiatic Lioness with her two Seven-month-old cubs at Sakkarbaugh Safari breeding centre in Junagadh | Photo Credit: The Hindu The story so far: The Gujarat Forest Department this week released results from the 16th Lion Population Estimation, popularly referred to as the ‘lion census.’ This was the first such census since […]
TS POLYCET result 2025 declared: Check how to download rank card, direct link here
The Telangana State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) has officially released the results for the Telangana Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (TS POLYCET) 2025 today, May 24.Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access their rank cards through the official website: polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in .TS POLYCET serves as the gateway for admission into various polytechnic […]
MPESB registration 2025 for PBBSc, MSc Nursing exams begins: Apply online by this date
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has commenced the registration process for the Post Basic B.Sc. (PBBSc) Nursing and M.Sc. Nursing entrance examinations for the 2025 academic session.Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from May 23 to June 6, 2025, through the official website: esb.mp.gov.in.Admit cards for registered candidates will be available for […]
Is Canada still worth it? Indian students rethink study abroad plans amid visa crackdown
Once the most popular gateway to global education for Indian students, Canada is quickly losing ground as tightening visa rules and rising financial demands force many to reconsider their overseas aspirations.In the first quarter of 2025, Canada issued 31% fewer study permits to Indian students compared to the same period last year — dropping from […]