A study of four-generation Indian family with asthma and validation in a paediatric cohort led to the discovery of an associated olfactory gene variant. The expression of the gene is reduced in asthmatic people with the variant or suppression of gene expression by inflammation in those without the variant. Based on a study of a … Continue reading IGIB: Mutation in smell gene found associated with asthma
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Podcast: FDA-approved asthma drug effectively treats TB
Archita Mishra and other researchers from IISc found that a FDA-approved asthma drug can be used for treating TB. Laboratory studies found the drug to be more effective in curtailing the growth of TB bacteria when used alone and in combination with anti-TB drugs — rifampicin and isoniazid. The drug was also able to prevent the … Continue reading Podcast: FDA-approved asthma drug effectively treats TB
IISc researchers find asthma drug effective in treating TB
Researchers at IISc used a FDA-approved asthma drug to treat TB. Laboratory studies found the drug to be more effective in curtailing the growth of TB bacteria when used alone and in combination with anti-TB drugs — rifampicin and isoniazid. The drug was also able to prevent the bacteria from causing inflammation thereby proving to be … Continue reading IISc researchers find asthma drug effective in treating TB
Three science academies denounce Satyapal Singh’s statement on evolution
In a first in recent times, three science academies in India have taken a stand and issued a statement denouncing Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Satyapal Singh's statement on human evolution. Two days after Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Satyapal Singh claimed that Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution of man … Continue reading Three science academies denounce Satyapal Singh’s statement on evolution
At last, there’s a welcome push back by the Indian scientific community
Since 2014, starting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there have been many instances when members of the ruling party at the centre have aired absurd statements that would never stand scientific scrutiny. Unfortunately, the scientific community has maintained radio silence. The tide is finally turning. On January 8, 2018, speaking during a programme at the … Continue reading At last, there’s a welcome push back by the Indian scientific community
Delhi researchers use AI to diagnose asthma, identify subtypes
Studying the total NMR spectra of metabolites present in exhaled breath of children with asthma, IGIB and AIIMS researchers have been able to improve the diagnosis of asthma and identify three asthma subtypes using artificial intelligence. Knowing the subtypes will help in providing better treatment strategies. The algorithm has 80% sensitivity and 75% specificity in … Continue reading Delhi researchers use AI to diagnose asthma, identify subtypes
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