Scientists discover new blood group, solve 50-year-old mystery. What does this mean for patients? – Firstpost

Scientists discover new blood group, solve 50-year-old mystery. What does this mean for patients? – Firstpost

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery with the identification of a new blood group system, MAL, solving a medical mystery that has puzzled researchers for more than five decades. This newly discovered blood group sheds light on the previously elusive AnWj antigen, opening doors to better care for individuals with rare blood types. The research … Read more

Indian scientists unravel genetic secrets behind lumpy skin disease outbreak | India News

Indian scientists unravel genetic secrets behind lumpy skin disease outbreak | India News

BENGALURU: In a breakthrough, a multi-institutional team of Indian scientists has unveiled critical insights into the evolution and origins of the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) strains fueling the outbreak.“In May 2022, cattle across India began dying of a mysterious illness. Since then, about 1 lakh cattle heads have been lost to a devastating outbreak … Read more

A first of its kind Vulture diet study reveals conservation needs in India

A first of its kind Vulture diet study reveals conservation needs in India

BENGALURU: A study led by Bengaluru scientists — a first-of-its-kind in the Indian subcontinent — conducted across several Indian states has shed light on the dietary habits of threatened vulture species, providing crucial insights for their conservation efforts.The research, published in the journal Biological Conservation, employed a novel metabarcoding technique (plant and animal identification based … Read more