Hidden gene in leukemia virus could revolutionize HIV treatment

Hidden gene in leukemia virus could revolutionize HIV treatment

A research team from Kumamoto University has made a groundbreaking discovery that reveals how the human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) silently persists in the body, potentially laying the foundation for new therapeutic approaches. Their findings, published on May 13, 2025, in Nature Microbiologyidentify a previously unknown genetic “silencer” element that keeps the virus…

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Genome Modeling and Design: From the Molecular to Genome Scale

Genome Modeling and Design: From the Molecular to Genome Scale

This webinar will be hosted live and available on-demand. Tuesday, August 5th, 202512:00 – 1:00 PM Genomic modeling and design have the potential to transform synthetic biology research. However, researchers face bottlenecks due to insufficient tools that fail to support a deep understanding of the vastly complicated information hidden in genomes. In this webinar brought…

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Thiruvananthapuram Corporation’s climate budget outlines projects to reduce the city’s carbon footprint

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation’s climate budget outlines projects to reduce the city’s carbon footprint

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Presents The Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation’s ‘Green Budget’ Along with Mayor Arya Rajendran at Putharikandam Maithanam in Thiruvanananthaananthaananthaanantha. , Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday (August 9) released the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation’s climate budget, which outlines sustainable projects to be taken up to reduce the city’s carbon footprint….

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Two Indian-Origin Stars Picked as Australia Names U-19 Squad for India Series

Two Indian-Origin Stars Picked as Australia Names U-19 Squad for India Series

Australia has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming home series against India Under-19, starting September 21 in Mackay. The squad includes two players of Indian origin — batter Aryan Sharma from Victoria and all-rounder Yash Deshmukh from New South Wales. Five players from New South Wales feature in the team, which will play five…

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Genetic Variability Affects How Tumors Respond to Immunotherapy

Genetic Variability Affects How Tumors Respond to Immunotherapy

From eye color to whether cilantro tastes like soap, genetic variability influences many factors in a person’s life. These inherited differences can also determine a person’s risk of developing a particular type of cancer and possibly even the response to certain kinds of cancer therapies. For example, while immune checkpoint inhibitors represent a huge advance…

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Rajendranagar service road shut after release of flood water, traffic diversions in place

Rajendranagar service road shut after release of flood water, traffic diversions in place

The service road connecting Himayatsagar and Rajendranagar was closed to traffic from Friday night following heavy rain in the city and the catchment area of the Himayatsagar reservoir, with authorities announcing alternative routes to ease movement. Vehicles travelling from Shamshabad to Gachibowli are now required to take a right turn at Exit 17 towards Budvel,…

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Akshaya entrepreneurs in Ernakulam suspend K-Smart services over low service charges

Akshaya entrepreneurs in Ernakulam suspend K-Smart services over low service charges

Representative image | Photo Credit: The Hindu Akshaya entrepreneurs in Ernakulam district, affiliated to the Akshaya Welfare Association, have unofficially suspended K-Smart services in protest against what they allege is an abysmally low service charge unilaterally fixed by the State government without any consultation. On Friday (August 8, 2025), the association laid siege to the…

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