Most medicines work by binding to and blocking the effect of disease-causing molecules. Now to accelerate the identification of potential new medicines, bioengineers have created a computer model that mimics the way molecules bind. Developing new medicines is a complex endeavor that involves identifying candidate compounds based on their known properties and testing them for … Read more

Editor’s Note: The deadline for submission has been extended to June 16, 2020.   The National Institutes of Health has launched a $1 million Technology Accelerator Challenge (TAC) to spur the design and development of non-invasive, handheld, digital technologies to detect, diagnose and guide therapies for diseases with high global and public health impact. The … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. I love preparing this creamy taro milk tea in under an hour. Green tea bags, taro powder, and tapioca pearls create an organic treat that my kids look forward to drinking. It is a cool, mildly … Read more

With his election this past February to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), NIH’s Peter Basser achieved one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to any engineer.  NAE membership is bestowed on those who have made crucial contributions to new and developing fields of technology and major advancements in traditional fields of engineering. Peter Basser, … Read more

New Delhi: As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026–27, healthcare leaders across AYUSH, diagnostics and hospital care are calling for targeted fiscal support to reduce costs, expand infrastructure beyond metros, and integrate preventive and alternative systems into mainstream healthcare. A major thrust of expectations centres on the AYUSH sector, which industry leaders say has … Read more

Grilled sardines are a favorite along the coast of Kerala (and a favorite of mine), where small, oily fish are cooked simply and quickly, often with little more than chili, ginger, garlic, and curry leaves. The goal isn’t to mask the fish, but to season it assertively enough to stand up to grilling while keeping … Read more

She raved about it (click here), and I jumped on making it pretty quickly. I was never quite sold on the idea of potato on pizza, but it is absolutely delicious! I made a few modifications to suit our way of cooking, which maybe by now you know, does not involve onions. But please go … Read more

Common wisdom has it that when you’re sick, you should “starve” a fever. In fact, it’s the opposite. Your appetite may be nonexistent, but when you have a fever, you’re burning more calories than you normally would. While you’re fighting off an infection, your body needs nutrients and energy to bolster your immune system. In … Read more

So you’re working out regularly, eating a balanced diet & getting enough sleep – but as the nights are still cold and dark, you’re finding it challenging to keep up the motivation – does this resonate with you? If you often feel that the weather can often impact your motivation after keeping fairly consistent throughout … Read more