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WE LOVE SCIENCE HERE BECAUSE IT IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING
THIS IS A WAR ZONE WHERE SCIENCE FIGHTS WITH NONSENSE AND WINS
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”
"Being a scientist is a state of mind, not a profession!"
"Science, when it's done right, can yield amazing things".
The Reach of Scientific Research From Labs to Laymen
The aim of science is not only to open a door to infinite knowledge and wisdom but to set a limit to infinite error.
"Knowledge is a Superpower but the irony is you cannot get enough of it with ever increasing data base unless you try to keep up with it constantly and in the right way!" The best education comes from learning from people who know what they are exactly talking about.
Science is this glorious adventure into the unknown, the opportunity to discover things that nobody knew before. And that’s just an experience that’s not to be missed. But it’s also a motivated effort to try to help humankind. And maybe that’s just by increasing human knowledge—because that’s a way to make us a nobler species.
If you are scientifically literate the world looks very different to you.
We do science and science communication not because they are easy but because they are difficult!
“Science is not a subject you studied in school. It’s life. We 're brought into existence by it!"
Links to some important articles :
1. Interactive science series...
a. how-to-do-research-and-write-research-papers-part 13
b. Some Qs people asked me on science and my replies to them...
Part 6, part-10, part-11, part-12, part 14 , part- 8,
part- 1, part-2, part-4, part-5, part-16, part-17, part-18 , part-19 , part-20
part-21 , part-22, part-23, part-24, part-25, part-26, part-27 , part-28
part-29, part-30, part-31, part-32, part-33, part-34, part-35, part-36, part-37,
part-38, part-40, part-41, part-42, part-43, part-44, part-45, part-46, part-47
Part 48, part49, Critical thinking -part 50 , part -51, part-52, part-53
part-54, part-55, part-57, part-58, part-59, part-60, part-61, part-62, part-63
part 64, part-65, part-66, part-67, part-68, part 69, part-70 part-71, part-73 ...
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BP variations during pregnancy part-72
who is responsible for the gender of their children - a man or a woman -part-56
c. some-questions-people-asked-me-on-science-based-on-my-art-and-poems -part-7
d. science-s-rules-are-unyielding-they-will-not-be-bent-for-anybody-part-3-
e. debate-between-scientists-and-people-who-practice-and-propagate-pseudo-science - part -9
f. why astrology is pseudo-science part 15
g. How Science is demolishing patriarchal ideas - part-39
2. in-defence-of-mangalyaan-why-even-developing-countries-like-india need space research programmes
3. Science communication series:
a. science-communication - part 1
b. how-scienitsts-should-communicate-with-laymen - part 2
c. main-challenges-of-science-communication-and-how-to-overcome-them - part 3
d. the-importance-of-science-communication-through-art- part 4
e. why-science-communication-is-geting worse - part 5
f. why-science-journalism-is-not-taken-seriously-in-this-part-of-the-world - part 6
g. blogs-the-best-bet-to-communicate-science-by-scientists- part 7
h. why-it-is-difficult-for-scientists-to-debate-controversial-issues - part 8
i. science-writers-and-communicators-where-are-you - part 9
j. shooting-the-messengers-for-a-different-reason-for-conveying-the- part 10
k. why-is-science-journalism-different-from-other-forms-of-journalism - part 11
l. golden-rules-of-science-communication- Part 12
m. science-writers-should-develop-a-broader-view-to-put-things-in-th - part 13
n. an-informed-patient-is-the-most-cooperative-one -part 14
o. the-risks-scientists-will-have-to-face-while-communicating-science - part 15
p. the-most-difficult-part-of-science-communication - part 16
q. clarity-on-who-you-are-writing-for-is-important-before-sitting-to write a science story - part 17
r. science-communicators-get-thick-skinned-to-communicate-science-without-any-bias - part 18
s. is-post-truth-another-name-for-science-communication-failure?
t. why-is-it-difficult-for-scientists-to-have-high-eqs
u. art-and-literature-as-effective-aids-in-science-communication-and teaching
v.* some-qs-people-asked-me-on-science communication-and-my-replies-to-them
** qs-people-asked-me-on-science-and-my-replies-to-them-part-173
w. why-motivated-perception-influences-your-understanding-of-science
x. science-communication-in-uncertain-times
y. sci-com: why-keep-a-dog-and-bark-yourself
z. How to deal with sci com dilemmas?
A+. sci-com-what-makes-a-story-news-worthy-in-science
B+. is-a-perfect-language-important-in-writing-science-stories
C+. sci-com-how-much-entertainment-is-too-much-while-communicating-sc
D+. sci-com-why-can-t-everybody-understand-science-in-the-same-way
E+. how-to-successfully-negotiate-the-science-communication-maze
4. Health related topics:
a. why-antibiotic-resistance-is-increasing-and-how-scientists-are-tr
b. what-might-happen-when-you-take-lots-of-medicines
c. know-your-cesarean-facts-ladies
d. right-facts-about-menstruation
e. answer-to-the-question-why-on-big-c
f. how-scientists-are-identifying-new-preventive-measures-and-cures-
g. what-if-little-creatures-high-jack-your-brain-and-try-to-control-
h. who-knows-better?
k. can-rust-from-old-drinking-water-pipes-cause-health-problems
l. pvc-and-cpvc-pipes-should-not-be-used-for-drinking-water-supply
m. melioidosis
o. desensitization-and-transplant-success-story
p. do-you-think-the-medicines-you-are-taking-are-perfectly-alright-then revisit your position!
q. swine-flu-the-difficlulties-we-still-face-while-tackling-the-outb
r. dump-this-useless-information-into-a-garbage-bin-if-you-really-care about evidence based medicine
s. don-t-ignore-these-head-injuries
u. allergic- agony-caused-by-caterpillars-and-moths
General science:
a.why-do-water-bodies-suddenly-change-colour
b. don-t-knock-down-your-own-life-line
c. the-most-menacing-animal-in-the-world
d. how-exo-planets-are-detected
e. the-importance-of-earth-s-magnetic-field
f. saving-tigers-from-extinction-is-still-a-travail
g. the-importance-of-snakes-in-our-eco-systems
h. understanding-reverse-osmosis
i. the-importance-of-microbiomes
j. crispr-cas9-gene-editing-technique-a-boon-to-fixing-defective-gen
k. biomimicry-a-solution-to-some-of-our-problems
5. the-dilemmas-scientists-face
6. why-we-get-contradictory-reports-in-science
7. be-alert-pseudo-science-and-anti-science-are-on-prowl
8. science-will-answer-your-questions-and-solve-your-problems
9. how-science-debunks-baseless-beliefs
10. climate-science-and-its-relevance
11. the-road-to-a-healthy-life
12. relative-truth-about-gm-crops-and-foods
13. intuition-based-work-is-bad-science
14. how-science-explains-near-death-experiences
15. just-studies-are-different-from-thorough-scientific-research
16. lab-scientists-versus-internet-scientists
17. can-you-challenge-science?
18. the-myth-of-ritual-working
19.science-and-superstitions-how-rational-thinking-can-make-you-work-better
20. comets-are-not-harmful-or-bad-omens-so-enjoy-the-clestial-shows
21. explanation-of-mysterious-lights-during-earthquakes
22. science-can-tell-what-constitutes-the-beauty-of-a-rose
23. what-lessons-can-science-learn-from-tragedies-like-these
24. the-specific-traits-of-a-scientific-mind
25. science-and-the-paranormal
26. are-these-inventions-and-discoveries-really-accidental-and-intuitive like the journalists say?
27. how-the-brain-of-a-polymath-copes-with-all-the-things-it-does
28. how-to-make-scientific-research-in-india-a-success-story
29. getting-rid-of-plastic-the-natural-way
30. why-some-interesting-things-happen-in-nature
31. real-life-stories-that-proves-how-science-helps-you
32. Science and trust series:
a. how-to-trust-science-stories-a-guide-for-common-man
b. trust-in-science-what-makes-people-waver
c. standing-up-for-science-showing-reasons-why-science-should-be-trusted
You will find the entire list of discussions here: http://kkartlab.in/group/some-science/forum
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What the brain's shape and complexity say about a newborn's development
The neonatal period, which is defined as the first 28 days after birth, is known to be a crucial stage in the development of the human brain. During this stage, the brain is known to grow significantly in size, with billions of new connections forming between neurons and supporting basic physiological functions.
Researchers recently carried out a study aimed at further exploring how the human brain's overall shape and size as well as the dimensions of distinct regions are linked to a newborn's development and maturity. Their findings, published in Nature Neuroscience, suggest that the brain's shape is a key marker of development during the neonatal period.
They analyzed publicly available magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data collected from almost 800 human newborns as part of the developing Human Connectome Project (dHCP). Employing a mathematical method called fractal analysis, they tried to delineate the shape of the newborns' brains.
This approach yields a geometric measure called fractal dimensionality (FD) that describes the shape of a brain region in terms of its structural complexity.
Brain shape predicted the infants' ages significantly better than brain size, say teh researchers. Moreover, brain shape captured signatures of premature birth that were not detected with brain size.
They found that the brains of infants who were related to each other, such as twins, were more similar in shape than those of unrelated infants. The shape of the brains of identical twins, who share almost 100% of genes, was found to be more similar than those of fraternal twins, who share approximately 50% of genes.
Based on this relationship, the researchers were able to predict which babies are twin siblings from their brain shapes with high accuracy (~77% overall, ~97% in identical twins), again outperforming all other studied brain measures.
These results suggest that the early-life formation of brain shape represents a fundamental maturational process in human brain development.
Stephan Krohn et al, Fractal analysis of brain shape formation predicts age and genetic similarity in human newborns, Nature Neuroscience (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-025-02107-w
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Cancer patients warned popular supplement may interfere with treatment
Biotin supplements, commonly used by cancer patients to address hair loss, lack strong evidence for promoting hair or nail regrowth and can interfere with lab tests, potentially leading to inaccurate results and delayed or altered treatment. Biotin may cause false readings in tests for prostate, thyroid, ovarian, and breast cancers. Minoxidil is a safer, effective alternative for hair loss.Layna Mager et al, Biotin Supplements for Hair and Nail Regrowth: A Caution for Oncologists, JCO Oncology Practice (2025). DOI: 10.1200/op-25-00693
Cancer patients warned popular supplement may interfere with treatment
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Certain antibiotics may may boost immune system
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can directly alter macrophage metabolism by stressing their mitochondria, leading to increased production of nitric oxide and enhanced bacterial clearance. This effect is specific to certain younger macrophage subsets in the lung and gut. While these antibiotics may boost immune cell function, they also carry risks such as microbiome disruption and potential tissue damage from excessive inflammation.Alexander W Hardgrave et al, Fluoroquinolones directly drive mitochondrial hyperpolarization and modulate iNOS expression in monocyte-derived macrophage populations, Discovery Immunology (2025). DOI: 10.1093/discim/kyaf018
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Chronic kidney disease poisons patients' hearts, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered an answer to the longstanding mystery of why more than half of patients with chronic kidney disease ultimately die of cardiovascular problems: Their kidneys produce a substance that poisons the heart.
Chronic kidney disease leads to the production of circulating extracellular vesicles in the kidneys, which carry toxic miRNA that harm the heart. Blocking these vesicles in animal models improved heart function. This mechanism may enable earlier identification and targeted treatment of heart failure risk in CKD patients.
The researchers say the discovery could let doctors identify people at risk and develop new treatments to help prevent and treat heart failure for these patients.
Xisheng Li et al, Circulating Extracellular Vesicles in the Pathogenesis of Heart Failure in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, Circulation (2026). DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.125.075579
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Exposure to wildfire smoke late in pregnancy may raise autism risk in children
Analysis of over 200,000 births in Southern California indicates that exposure to wildfire smoke during the third trimester of pregnancy is associated with a 23% higher risk of autism diagnosis by age 5. The association is strongest with exposure exceeding 10 days. These findings support concerns about air pollution's impact on fetal neurological development.Prenatal Exposure to Wildfire and Autism in Children, Environmental Science & Technology (2026). DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5c08256
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Scientists discover a hidden RNA 'aging clock' in human sperm
Increasing paternal age has been linked to elevated health risks for the next generation, including higher risks of obesity and stillbirth. So, what drives this increased risk?
Most research into this link focuses on how the DNA inside sperm changes with age. But sperm carries other molecules as well, including a diverse array of molecules called RNAs.
Now, new research has shown that the RNA contents of sperm go through similar shifts over time in both mice and humans, which may lead to a rapid, dramatic shift at midlife. What's more, "old RNA" seems to change cells' metabolism—potentially contributing to the health risks of having kids later in life.
It's like finding a molecular clock that ticks with age in both mice and humans, suggesting a fundamental, conserved molecular signature of sperm aging.
The researchers were only able to detect some of these changes when they looked at RNA from the sperm head alone—the part of the sperm that delivers its contents to the egg. The long tail of the sperm contains other RNA that obscured the pattern until now.
If we can understand the enzymes driving this shift, they could become actionable targets for interventions to potentially improve sperm quality in aging males.
Conserved shifts in sperm small non-coding RNA profiles during mouse and human aging, The EMBO Journal (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-025-00687-8
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No clear evidence that cannabis-based medicines relieve chronic nerve pain, updated review finds
Current evidence does not support that cannabis-based medicines, including THC, CBD, or balanced THC/CBD products, provide clinically meaningful relief for chronic neuropathic pain compared to placebo. Adverse event data are uncertain, with THC products linked to increased dizziness and drowsiness. Higher-quality, longer-term studies are needed.Cannabis-based medicines for chronic neuropathic pain in adults, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2026). DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012182.pub3
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Why adapting to the environment is more difficult as people age
Age-related structural changes in specific brain regions reduce adaptability to environmental changes. Older adults rely more on brain structures involved in task switching and updating information, but these structures deteriorate over time, correlating with decreased adaptive behaviour in later adulthood.
Researchers characterized changes in the brain across two periods of adulthood that may correspond to changes in adaptive behaviour.Identifying these changes may help track adaptability decline.
eNeuro (2026). DOI: 10.1523/ENEURO.0179-25.2025
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Human heart regrows muscle cells after heart attack, researchers discover
Until now we've thought that, because heart cells die after a heart attack, those areas of the heart were irreparably damaged, leaving the heart less able to pump blood to the body's organs.
But Pioneering research by experts has shown that heart muscle cells regrow after a heart attack, opening up the possibility of new regenerative treatments for cardiovascular disease.
This new work shows that while the heart is left scarred after a heart attack, it produces new muscle cells, which opens up new possibilities.
Though increased mitosis(a process in which cells divide and reproduce) after a heart attack has been observed in the heart muscles of mice, this is the first time the phenomenon has been demonstrated in humans.
Although this new discovery of regrowing muscle cells is exciting, it isn't enough to prevent the devastating effects of a heart attack. Therefore, in time, the researchers hope to develop therapies that can amplify the heart's natural ability to produce new cells and regenerate the heart after an attack.
Robert D. Hume et al, Human Hearts Intrinsically Increase Cardiomyocyte Mitosis After Myocardial Infarction, Circulation Research (2026). DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.125.327486
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A new anti-biofilm strategy
Combining mechanical killing mechanisms with chemical agents or near-infrared light irradiation could enhance efficacy against diverse organisms.
Nanopatterned surfaces with nanoscale protrusions physically disrupt bacterial cells, preventing biofilm formation through mechanical means rather than chemical agents. These surfaces, inspired by insect wings, can kill a broad range of microbes, including bacteria and fungi. Scalability challenges are being addressed with adaptable materials like metal-organic frameworks, enabling more practical applications.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22674670/
Zhejian Cao et al, Mechano‐Bactericidal Surfaces Achieved by Epitaxial Growth of Metal–Organic Frameworks, Advanced Science (2025). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202505976
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