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Rockefeller Study Links Low Arginine to Weaker Immune Detection of Tumors and Viruses in Mice

A Rockefeller study in Cell found that arginine shortage stalls MHC class I production, weakening immune detection of tumors and viruses in mice.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

Mahabharat's Ashwatthama actor Pradeep Rawat passes away at 74; delivered memorable performances in Ghajini and Lagaan

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat passed away at the age of seventy-four. He succumbed to a cancer relapse after previously recovering from the disease. Rawat was widely recognized for his roles in Mahabharat and Ghajini. He also delivered a memorable performance in the film Lagaan. His funeral will be held in…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

California Reports Its First West Nile Death of 2026 in Kings County as Statewide Surveillance Numbers Climb

Kings County confirmed California's first West Nile death of 2026. Statewide mosquito surveillance shows why human case counts understate the spread.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

In 1908, the USDA imported disease-resistant Callery pear; its once-sterile-looking ornamental descendants cross-pollinated and invaded American fields

Originally imported to protect pear orchards, Callery pear trees have become a significant invasive species. These trees, once popular ornamentals, now spread aggressively across natural landscapes. Their rapid growth and dense thickets outcompete native vegetation, reducing biodiversity. While initially thought to be sterile, different cultivars cross-pollinate, producing fertile offspring. Many…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Scientists develop AI-based framework to show how distinct parts of brain age

New AI maps brain aging differences across distinct regions. This model reveals how brain changes correlate with cognitive function over time. Frontal and temporal lobes show more advanced aging than other brain areas. The right hemisphere also tends to age slightly faster than the left. These localized aging patterns link…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

World's oldest amber has been found in China, and it is 65 million years older than expected

In a remarkable discovery, scientists uncovered ancient amber specimens in China that are approximately 385 million years old. This significant find pushes the amber fossil record back by an impressive sixty-five million years. It indicates that early vascular plants may have developed advanced resin-producing capabilities, which could have provided a…

The Times of India · Aug 4

There are new blood tests for Alzheimer’s. Should I have one?

Australians have seen a flurry of headlines announcing the arrival of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease.

The Conversation · Aug 4

GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease

Findings prompt calls for review of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence criteria in women under 50

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

8 Oral Cancer Warning Symptoms Indian Men Keep Ignoring, From Lesions to Screening Delays

A White Patch That Will Not Go AwayLeukoplakia, a thick white or greyish patch inside the mouth, is one of the most documented precancerous lesions in Indian men who use smokeless tobacco. A 2020 study published in the Indian Journal of Cancer found that leukoplakia was present in nearly 60%…

Times Life · Aug 4

Beyond Turmeric: 6 Foods Research Shows Are Genuinely Protective for Your Liver

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)Amla may be the most liver-protective food in the Indian diet that nobody talks about in that context. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that amla extract significantly reduced markers of hepatic oxidative stress in subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The active…

Times Life · Aug 4