United States adds new majors under stem OPT eligibilty for international students
In 2022, DHS published a Federal Register notice announcing the addition of 22 qualifying fields of study to the stem list. The Federal Register notice also shared instructions for how members of the public can nominate new majors for potential inclusion on or removal from the stem list. Key Points
Economic TimesRelevance of stem courses increasing amid tech layoffs
Over 380 tech companies laid off more than 100,000 employees in early 2023, with potential for further downsizing. The layoffs highlighted the importance of upskilling, with stem courses offering a management training, a foolproof career option, global job opportunities, lucrative salaries and the benefit of increased chances of immigration. Graduates in stem are in demand due to increasing dependency on technology in society, greater opportunities and higher salaries on offer. Key Points
Economic TimesStreet food vendor makes banana stem ‘bhel’; but should you have the stalk raw?
Seems to be a very healthy recipe. I never knew about it," one user wrote, while another added, "Very healthy". However, there were some who were unsure about consuming raw banana stem. Key Points
The Indian ExpressGerman man likely 'cured' of HIV, seventh case in the world
A 60-year-old man in Germany has been declared cured of HIV following a stem cell transplant. This marks a significant milestone in the global fight against the virus. Key Points
India TodayWhat is a stem cell transplant?
A third patient was reported HIV-free this week after receiving a stem cell transplant. Here's everything you need to know about the procedure. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesNeural stem cells help maintain their microenvironment: Study
Tokyo [Japan], March 16 (ANI): When it comes to cell kinds, stem cells essentially have limitless potential. These self-renewing cells, which may give birth to every cell type in the body, live in niches, which are specialised microenvironments. Researchers in Japan have now thrown fresh light on the dynamics of the neural stem cell niche, […] Key Points
ThePrintScientists create mice with cells from 2 males for 1st time
But they raised several cautions. The most notable one? The technique is extremely inefficient. They said it's unclear why only a tiny fraction of the embryos placed into surrogate mice survived; the reasons could be technical or biological. Key Points
The Indian ExpressNew glaucoma treatment strategy to guide stem cells to retina
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Researchers have identified a promising new strategy for glaucoma cell replacement therapy. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNew glaucoma treatment strategy to guide stem cells to retina
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Researchers have identified a promising new strategy for glaucoma cell replacement therapy. Key Points
The Tribune Indiastem cells role in protecting gastric mucosa, finds study
Ikoma [Japan], June 29 (ANI): The parietal, chief, pit, and neck cells make up the gastric corpus, which is a major component of the glandular stomach. Each of these specialised epithelial cells plays a crucial part in digestion, and they are constantly replenished by new ones created by stem cell differentiation. Gastric disorders such as […] Key Points
ThePrintDrug delivery method reverse senescence of stem cells: Study
Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): Researchers discovered methods for removing older cells from cultures when the capture rate is low. Rather than removing old cells, it is preferable to prevent them from entering senescence in the first place. These findings were published in the journal, ‘Advanced Functional Materials.’ Our bodies change and degenerate as we […] Key Points
ThePrintLess than 1 in 5 stem faculty members in India are women, study by initiative on gender bias finds
Study conducted by BiasWatchIndia published on preprint repository bioRxiv. Findings suggest women’s representation low in top-ranked stem institutes like IISc, IITs. Key Points
ThePrintEhlers-Danlos syndrome, injury causes woman's brain to slip down spine
A woman's brain is slipping down her spine from a Chiari malformation aggravated by Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and a skating injury. She may be paralyzed. Key Points
Insider‘Genetic scissors’ — India using same tech to find sickle cell cure as gene therapy approved by US FDA
FDA-approved Casgevy & Lyfgenia made from patients’ blood stem cells which are modified and given back as single-dose infusion. India ‘in preclinical stage’ of trial of similar therapy. Key Points
ThePrintA Patient May Be Free of HIV, Thanks to This Drug
Five people went into viral remission after stem cell transplants from donors with HIV resistance. A sixth patient received normal cells. Is an anti-inflammatory drug behind his recovery, instead? Key Points
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