Cell Biologist

  Built‑in protein sensors for noninvasive live‑cell imaging Cornell researchers have engineered a technique using cells’ own endogenous protein groups as molecular sensors. This promises more accurate, less intrusive monitoring of protein interactions—key for studying viral assemblies, protein misfolding, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases  Discovery of a novel organelle: the “hemifusome” Cell biologists have identified a previously unseen organelle inside human cells—the hemifusome—through advanced microscopy. Its functions and role in health remain under investigation earth.com . New insight into queen-worker differentiation in honey bees Researchers at Penn State uncovered how maternal and paternal genes (genomic imprinting) interact during a critical 192‑hour window to determine whether larvae develop into queens or workers . Major initiative: UK’s Synthetic Human Genome (SynHG) Scientists in Cambridge are launching a multiyear “SynHG” project to build synthetic...

  India’s commitment to child health and immunisation has shown remarkable progress in recent years. The Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) has played role in reducing child mortality rates and improving maternal health. As of 2025, India has achieved substantial milestones in immunisation, leading to decline in both Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) and child mortality rates. Key Achievements in Immunization India’s MMR has decreased to 80 per lakh live births, reflecting an 86% decline since 1990. The Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) has seen a 78% reduction, surpassing the global average. The Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) has also declined by 70%. These achievements show India’s effective immunisation strategies. Universal Immunization Programme Overview The UIP covers 12 vaccine-preventable diseases, expanding from six vaccines in 2013. New vaccines introduced since 2014 include Inactivated Polio Vaccine, Rotavirus Vaccine , and Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine. This expansion...