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Actor Akshaye Khanna is currently ruling the silver screen, as his antagonist role in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar is being lapped up by the audience. The actor, always known as a powerhouse performer, began battling premature balding at age 19. For an actor, this can be a devastating experience, and one that shook Khanna to the…
Maternal genetics extend far beyond mere aesthetics like eye color; they deeply influence our vitality, cognitive abilities, and resilience under pressure. The mitochondria, inherited from our mothers, energize our cells and contribute to how our brains age over time. The X chromosome is a treasure trove of critical traits for our brain and nerve functions….
Recent studies have uncovered intriguing details about Adolf Hitler’s personal biology. The infamous Nazi leader, responsible for horrific crimes during World War Two, is believed to have had a rare genetic condition known as Kallmann syndrome, as reported by lbc.co.uk. This disorder affects sexual development and can lead to underdeveloped genitalia, including a micro-penis. These…
In what many researchers are calling a historic turning point in transplant medicine, scientists say they may have found the “genetic key” to solving one of healthcare’s most persistent crises: the global shortage of human donor organs.At an international xenotransplantation conference in Geneva last month, hundreds of scientists gathered to share data and celebrate remarkable…
Childhood obesity has become one of the most alarming health issues of our time. In every corner of the world, more children are consuming high-calorie diets, spending long hours on screens, and moving less than ever before. According to the World Obesity Federation, more than 250 million children are expected to be obese by 2030…
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have created the first comprehensive genetic resource to identify people at risk of dangerously high cholesterol and heart disease, even if their cholesterol levels appear normal. The international study, led by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, mapped more than 17,000 genetic variants of the LDL…
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, but many often ask, Is breast cancer hereditary? While most cases occur randomly, a small percentage are linked to inherited genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, which can increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Having a close relative, like a mother,…
Men’s sperm changes as men get older, and recent research highlights that these changes can affect genetic health in children. A 2025 peer-reviewed study in Nature Communications measured the mutation rate in the male germline by analyzing sequential sperm samples from individuals. The research provides insights into how mutations accumulate over time in sperm cells…..
A team of researchers at ETH Zurich has developed MetaGraph, a groundbreaking tool that allows scientists to search through vast public DNA and RNA databases in seconds, earning it the nickname “Google for DNA”. With global repositories now holding nearly 100 petabytes of genetic data, equivalent to the total text on the internet, traditional methods…
