A team of Greek and Spanish doctors has produced a baby in Greece using genetic material from two women and a man. The technique used is called as ‘Maternal Spindle transfer’. In this technique, maternal DNA is put into the egg of a donor woman,which is then fertilized using the father’s sperm. The procedure was… Continue reading 3 person baby’ born in Greece with new IVF method
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World Parkinson’s Day 2019: Useful tips to help fight Parkinson’s disease
On April 11,World Parkinson’s Day has been celebrated to create awareness about the long-term degenerative disorder.It also marks the birthday of James Parkinson,a physician who described the disease. Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease. Parkinson’s disease affects the nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine. It leads to progressive loss of controlled muscle activity,which leads… Continue reading World Parkinson’s Day 2019: Useful tips to help fight Parkinson’s disease
SpaceX completes first paid flight of most powerful rocket
Space X’s Falcon Heavy has launched its first commercial mission from Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, USA. The mission was to deploy Arabsat-6A. Arabsat-6A is a high-capacity telecommunications satellite. It will deliver television, radio, Internet and mobile communications to customers in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Falcon Heavy is a partially reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle.… Continue reading SpaceX completes first paid flight of most powerful rocket
Telugu poet K Siva Reddy selected for prestigious Saraswati Samman 2018
Telugu poet K Siva Reddy has been selected for the prestigious Saraswati Samman,2018.He was selected for his collection of poetry titled Pakkaki Ottigilite(Turning Aside While Lying Down). Saraswati Samman award was instituted by the KK Birla Foundation in 1991.The award is given annually for an outstanding literary work written in any official Indian language and… Continue reading Telugu poet K Siva Reddy selected for prestigious Saraswati Samman 2018
Scientists insert human brain genes into monkeys
In a study on evolution of human intelligence, Chinese scientists have implanted human versions of MCPH1 gene in rhesus monkeys. MCPH1 gene is believed to play a role in the development of the human brain. The study which has been published in the journal National Science Review, was conducted by researchers at the Kunming Institute… Continue reading Scientists insert human brain genes into monkeys
NASA’s ‘twins study’ highlights effects of spaceflight on body
NASA has recently announced the findings of “Twins Study”. The study has been published in the journal Science. The NASA’s Twin Study is a comprehensive review of the response of the human body to spaceflight. The study was conducted on two identical twins, one of whom spent one year in low-Earth orbit aboard the International… Continue reading NASA’s ‘twins study’ highlights effects of spaceflight on body
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 12, 2019
Archives Q.1) What is rare disease? Should government allocate fund for rare disease? Give your opinion Answer: A rare disease is a health condition which has a low prevalence and affects a small number of people. Rare diseases include genetic diseases, rare cancers, infectious tropical diseases and degenerative diseases. Why governments need to allocate funds: They… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – April 12, 2019
Narendra Modi to get Russia’s highest civilian award
The Russian government has decided to confer its highest civilian award, the “Order of the Holy Apostle Andrew the First,” on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian PM will receive the award in appreciation of his contribution to the development of a strong strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the Russian and… Continue reading Narendra Modi to get Russia’s highest civilian award
SC rejects plea for puja in Ayodhya temples
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking permission to carry out religious activities in nine ancient temples situated on the undisputed acquired land adjacent to Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid site. Earlier, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court had dismissed the plea and had also imposed a cost of Rs 5 lakh on the… Continue reading SC rejects plea for puja in Ayodhya temples
Display information on 7 common antibiotics: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO, the apex drug regulator, has asked drug manufacturers to inform consumers about known side effects/ adverse reactions after intake of certain popular antibiotics. These antibiotics include Cefotaxime, Ofloxacin Cefixime, Tranexamic Acid, Quetiapine, Sulfasalazine and Sodium Valproate. CDSCO’s move has come after the National Co-ordination Centre of the Pharmacovigilance… Continue reading Display information on 7 common antibiotics: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
