Category: Science

Oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of foetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of the brain or cerebral cortex) and is likely a predictor of childhood cognition and behaviour, a study has found. Researchers had previously demonstrated a connection between placental health…

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) describes disorders where the lining of the digestive tract is inflamed. There are two types of IBD disorders: ulcerative colitis, where the large intestine and the rectum are prone to inflammation and sores, and Crohn’s disease, which usually affects the small intestine. Researchers have reported diet, age, family history, cigarette smoking,…

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Q: Which is considered to be the rarest disease in the world? A: RPI Deficiency. The lack of Ribose-5-Phosphate Isomerase (RPI), a crucial enzyme, can cause muscle stiffness, seizures, and reduction of white matter in the brain. The only known patient was diagnosed in 1984. Q: The movie Paa, starring father and son duo Amitabh Bacchhan…

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