Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha announces three new thalassaemia daycare centres in Asifabad, Mancherial, and Karimnagar, strengthening Telangana's goal to eliminate the genetic disorder by 2035.
Oprah Winfrey reveals her decades-long weight struggle, debunking obesity as a moral failing. She credits medical science and a genetic 'set point' for her newfound freedom. Read her inspiring journey.
Discover a lush 20-acre forest park near Chennai's Arignar Anna Zoo. Walk shaded trails, see rare Ghats trees, and explore butterfly & bamboo gardens. Entry is just ₹20. Plan your visit now!
Scientists highlight male factors as major cause of couple infertility. Advanced genetic technologies can now pinpoint specific reasons, shifting treatment paradigms. Learn more.
Scientists highlight Brazil's overlooked, genetically diverse population as a goldmine for unlocking secrets of exceptional longevity and disease resistance. Discover the unique biology of those living past 110.
Up to 10% of cancers are hereditary. Dr. Vivek Sukumar explains which cancers run in families, the importance of genetic testing, and early surveillance strategies for high-risk individuals.
Researchers recover trace DNA from Renaissance artefacts linked to Leonardo da Vinci, using a novel 'arteomics' approach to probe the master's origins and authenticity of works. Explore the groundbreaking findings.
A landmark mouse study identifies a crucial genetic pathway causing neurodevelopmental defects in offspring. Learn how this research could impact future prenatal care and genetic counseling.
A landmark UCSF study of 46,000 women shows personalised risk-based screening catches cancers early, reduces unnecessary tests. Could change guidelines.
Noida's GIMS hospital launches UP's first AI-powered clinic using genetic screening and AI to detect cancer, heart, kidney & liver diseases early. Learn how this tech revolutionises treatment.
Leading Indian fertility specialists call for rigorous validation before clinical adoption of non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT). Learn about the potential and pitfalls.
Fertility specialists highlight the benefits and limitations of non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT). Learn when this advanced screening is truly recommended.
A new genetic study reveals 76% of Gujarat's maternal lineages are indigenous, dating back 40,000+ years, challenging the Aryan Invasion Theory. Read the full findings.
Oman enforces mandatory premarital screening for genetic & infectious diseases from Jan 1, 2026. Learn about the new law's impact on public health and marriage procedures.
NBAGR officially recognises Uttarakhand's Udaipuri goat as an indigenous breed. This move will boost conservation, selective breeding, and support hill farmers' livelihoods. Read more.
A rare melanistic leopard cat, a genetic variant, has been camera-trapped in the Sundarbans tiger survey 2024-25, indicating wider distribution. Discover the findings published in Oryx.
A mother's liver donation saves her 2.5-year-old child from a rare genetic disorder in a landmark surgery at KIMS Health, Thiruvananthapuram. Read about this medical breakthrough.
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.
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.
Former Philadelphia Eagles player Laekin Vakalahi auctions his Super Bowl LIX ring for a six-figure sum, highlighting financial pressures for fringe NFL athletes. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.