Prathamesh Sontakke Abstract: A recent study from the UK Biobank, involving over 186,000 adults followed for 11 years, dives deeper into why ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be linked to higher health risks. …
Abstract: A new study published in Nature Genetics (2025) explored how electronic health record (EHR)-based risk scores (PheRS) can complement polygenic scores (PGS) to improve disease prediction. Researchers analyzed data …
Abstract: Small round cell sarcomas (SRCS) are rare and aggressive tumors that primarily affect children and young adults, but despite their genetic differences, patients are treated with the same standard …
Abstract: As nations rush to extract rare minerals from the deep sea, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is taking a different but equally vital step, biobanking the ocean. Through its …
Abstract: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRDs) affect over 55 million people worldwide, with cases expected to nearly triple by 2050. While most genetic studies have focused on European populations, …
Abstract: The Mayo Adult Congenital Heart Disease (MACHD) Research Program is addressing a significant challenge: improving the lives of adults born with congenital heart disease (CHD). While medical advances now …
Abstract: In a landmark move for Indian healthcare, the newly launched Phenome India National Biobank situated at CSIR-IGIB, aims to establish a comprehensive, nation-spanning longitudinal database by collecting genomic, lifestyle, …
Abstract: Sperm cryopreservation is a powerful tool addressing global challenges like human infertility, animal breeding, biodiversity loss, and biomedical research. While liquid nitrogen (LN2) at -196°C has long been the …
Abstract: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD) represent a significant health challenge, with a growing impact on marginalized populations who often experience inequities in overall healthcare access and outcomes. …
Abstract: The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen the Gulbenkian Institute of Molecular Medicine (GIMM) in Lisbon, Portugal, to host its new Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE) Biobank. This initiative, …