Organ transplantation is fraught with challenges, from donor shortages to eventual transplanted organ failure. The immunosuppressive drugs that are currently the standard of care following transplantation eliminate white blood cells, which broadly affects the immune system. A more targeted approach that modulates the immune system rather than suppressing it has demonstrated the potential for better…
The 31st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival has unveiled the lineup for its Open Air Program, consisting of two sections, Open Air and Open Air Premiere. The program set for the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema will be “showcasing some of the most important arthouse films of the year, as well as cinematic classics,” organizers…
Cinema can “preserve history, influence mindsets and provide a space for reflection and escape,” Cambodian auteur Rithy Panh (Graves Without a Name, Exile, Meeting With Pol Pot, Everything Will Be OK) said when he was unveiled as the surprise jury president of this year’s 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival. The longtime documentary chronicler…
Sky Islands, an ambitious initiative of local eco-journalism from the Western Ghats launches over food inspired by produce from the region /news/talking-point/western-ghats-sky-islands-kurinji-kodai-chronicle-hill-stations-eco-journalism-111713424454231.html 111713424454231 story What does a deconstruction of the Palani temple prasadam as an ice cream have to do with learning about the fragile but rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats? Kurinji, a food…
A view of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. The MHA has approved the recruitment of 58,000 additional personnel for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), anticipating future industrial hubs in areas now affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE). | Photo Credit: Reuters The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the recruitment of 58,000…
Shift Bioscience (Shift), a biotechnology company uncovering the biology of cell rejuvenation to develop new therapies for age driven diseases, today announced the results of a new study detailing an improved approach to ranking virtual cell models for gene discovery. The research describes the introduction of new metrics and baselines to assess model performance, providing…
An absorbing and high quality match between Mohun Bagan SG and Mumbai City FC gave hope for the blossoming of Indian talent /news/big-story/football-mohun-bagan-sg-mumbai-city-fc-indian-super-league-111713270808463.html 111713270808463 story The last time Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant competed for the Indian Super League shield, in 2020-21, the match was in a Covid-19 bubble, sheltered from the…
The Indian Premier League season’s first 30 games have already produced some breathtaking displays with the bat and ball /news/talking-point/ipl-2024-indian-premier-league-dhoni-rishabh-pant-111713272612873.html 111713272612873 story Every season we experience moments that are both stunning and inspirational in the Indian Premier League (IPL), franchise cricket’s biggest annual event. The first 30 games of IPL 2024 have already left some…
