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New research uncovers brain pathway linked to autism, cerebral palsy

Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School and NUS' Mechanobiology Institute discovered a brain pathway to activate dormant neural stem cells, offering potential treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and cerebral palsy. Astrocytes, a type of glial cell, play a crucial role in reactivating these cells, initiating a chain reaction that promotes brain repair and growth.

Aug 14, 2024

Eating fish laced with carcinogen formalin can damage your kidneys

Fear grips fish eaters as formalin causes kidney damage

The seafood-consuming community is disturbed from a recent revelation about the potential health risks associated with the consumption of fish preserved with formalin. This carcinogenic chemical, commonly used to keep seafood fresh, has been identified as a significant threat to human health, particularly to the kidneys.

Aug 14, 2024

India begins Phase 3 clinical trial with 1st indigenous dengue vaccine

India develops own dengue vaccine, enters Phase 3 Trials

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec announced the commencement of the first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for developing a dengue vaccine in India.

Aug 14, 2024

Late diagnosis of appendix cancer a concern

Late diagnosis of appendix cancer may pose bigger risk, say experts

Appendix cancer is challenging to diagnose due to its asymptomatic nature until advanced stages, making early detection and treatment difficult. This can lead to poor treatment outcomes, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and improved diagnostic methods to identify the disease before symptoms appear and the cancer progresses.

Aug 14, 2024