Chennai's Institute of Child Health records 560 genetic disorder cases since 2022, including rare Niemann-Pick disease. Experts cite increased awareness and referrals. Read about treatment challenges and new facilities.
Influencer Melissa Mae Carlton announces her daughter Molly's death on Christmas Day, less than two years after losing her first daughter, Abigail, to a suspected genetic heart condition.
Someshwara Municipality plans a Material Recovery Facility in Bagambila. Residents fear health hazards, but officials assure safe, scientific waste management under Swachh Bharat Mission. Read more.
Discover the rare genetic condition, cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), that actor Gaten Matarazzo has. Learn 7 key facts about its symptoms, causes, and how it affects millions.
A new PNAS study reveals a methane-producing archaea that survives using a flexible genetic code, challenging a decades-old biological assumption. Discover the implications for science and medicine.
Praja Arogya Vedika identifies 20 cases of genetic blood disorders in A Konduru mandal. Free testing camp announced. Read about the health crisis and official response.
An AIIMS study reveals a genetic variant linked to stress response more than doubles opioid addiction risk in Indians. Discover the biological factors behind dependence.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov discloses he has over 100 children worldwide from sperm donations. He offers to pay IVF costs and plans to leave them his fortune. Read the full story.
A 14-year-old from Surat needed a liver transplant due to advanced fatty liver disease, accelerated by junk food and genetic risk. Hepatologists urge urgent action on childhood obesity and diet.
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
US schools face a silent crisis as AI-generated explicit deepfakes of students surge. From 4,700 cases in 2023 to 440,000 in early 2025, schools are unprepared. Read about the legal battles and trauma.
A tigress was airlifted from Pench, Madhya Pradesh, to Rajasthan in a 2.5-hour helicopter journey to boost genetic diversity. Officials call it a major conservation milestone. Read more.
Bengaluru Cybercrime Police have registered a case against social media handles promoting explicit content. The complaint was filed by a city-based activist. Read more.
Three rhinos in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve freed from tracking collars in a two-day operation. One female's collar remains to protect her newborn calf. Read about the conservation strategy.
A team from Assam successfully removed satellite collars from four rhinos in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, granting them total independence to boost genetic diversity. Read about this landmark conservation operation.
Scientists uncover the earliest known case of a first-degree incestuous union in a 3,500-year-old Italian burial site. Discover the shocking genetic findings and their historical significance.
A 16-month-old boy, KJ Muldoon, takes his first steps after receiving a first-ever personalized CRISPR therapy for a rare genetic disorder at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. A medical miracle just in time for Christmas.
Sumona Chakravarti shares decade-old photos, fans see no change. The actress also reveals a heartfelt book recommendation for the broken-hearted. Read more.
Over 75 students from Varanasi schools participated in a science outreach workshop at BHU's Centre for Genetic Disorders, exploring DNA, chronotypes, and herbarium techniques.
Kallmann Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, delays puberty due to hormone deficiency. Learn about its causes, diagnosis, and treatment options in India. Seek expert advice for early intervention.
Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah inaugurates a solid waste management plant and MRF in Amguri, Sivasagar. The Rs 14 crore AMRUT 2.0 project aims to boost urban cleanliness and prevent plastic pollution. Read more.
Bharat Biomaterials LLP unveils Terratan, a sustainable leather alternative made from agricultural waste. This innovation tackles pollution and offers a cruelty-free material for fashion and automotive industries.
Indira Gandhi Govt Medical College's Daga Hospital in Nagpur introduces compulsory sickle cell screening for newborns and mothers as patient count nears 2,900. Learn about free treatment and awareness initiatives.
Angelina Jolie opens up about her 2013 preventive double mastectomy, revealing scars to advocate for global access to genetic testing and healthcare. Her story continues to empower women.
Actress Sumona Chakravarti opens up about heartbreak, healing, and the quiet comfort found in Dolly Alderton's novel 'Good Material'. Read her emotional take.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria inspected the Dadumajra dumping ground, reviewing scientific waste clearance & MRF centres. He directed officials to expedite work and transform the site into a green zone for public health relief.
Public libraries in Karnataka face a shortage of updated competitive exam books despite high student footfall. The state is considering policy changes to address procurement and price cap issues.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria reviewed major housing schemes and development sites in Chandigarh, directing officials on amenities and transparent planning. Read the full report.
Leading paint majors like Asian Paints and Berger expect demand recovery in Q3 FY26. Read how festive season and softer raw material costs are boosting margins amidst intense competition.
Dr Abhijit Dixit highlights India's genetic medicine revolution, gaps in infrastructure, and urgent need for newborn screening and data privacy laws. Read more.