Soon, unlimited number of red blood cells can be created in lab
Researchers have identified a novel approach to create an unlimited number of human red blood cells and platelets in vitro.
By HT Correspondent | ANI, Washington
UPDATED ON JUN 01, 2013 12:00 AM IST
Researchers have identified a novel approach to create an unlimited number of human red blood cells and platelets in vitro.
The researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and Boston Medical Center (BMC), differentiated induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells into these cell types, which are typically obtained through blood donations.
This finding could potentially reduce the need for blood donations to treat patients requiring blood transfusions and could help researchers examine novel therapeutic targets to treat a variety of diseases, including sickle cell disease. The study was led by George J Murphy, PhD, assistant professor of medicine at BUSM and co-director of the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) at Boston University and BMC and performed in collaboration with David Sherr, PhD, a professor in environmental health at BUSM and BUSPH.
Centre plans tourism push to mark 75 years of Independence
By Deeksha Bhardwaj, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 03:32 AM IST
- India will also promote tourism by celebrating 2022 as the Visit India Year through a promotion campaign highlighting India’s strengths like heritage, culture, art, wellness and yoga.
2 held for murder of sexual assault survivor’s father
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Agra
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 02:05 AM IST
- The ADG has constituted teams of police personnel from Aligarh to assist the Hathras police.
Teen held for murder of girl after rape bid
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Agra
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:58 AM IST
- The incident took place on Sunday afternoon, when the girl went to a wheat field, owned by the family of the accused, to collect fodder and water.
Only Centre can enforce new digital media rules: I&B ministry to states
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:51 AM IST
- The provisions under the new rules relate to the code of ethics for digital news publishers, setting up of a grievance redressal system and the requirement of disclosure of information to Centre, the ministry said.
Spectrograph designed for Uttarakhand telescope
By Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:47 AM IST
- The instrument will support the 3.6 metre Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT) in Uttarakhand, an official release from the department of science said on Wednesday.
‘Ceasefire need of the hour... desirable for both India, Pak’: Lt-Gen BS Raju
By Ramesh Vinayak, Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:38 AM IST
- Lt-Gen BS Raju said a quiet LoC will allow us to address the challenge of terrorism in a focused manner.
ED begins probe against Franklin Templeton
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:15 AM IST
- The central agency has registered a case on the basis of an FIR registered by Chennai Economic Offences Wing in September last year.
Experts slam claim that human activity not behind recent flood
By Neeraj Santoshi, Jayashree Nandi, Amanjeet Singh Salyal, Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Dehradun, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 01:31 AM IST
- Dhyani added that the burden on the ecology due to construction on Himalayan slopes made the region prone to disasters.
Supreme Court issues notice on Gautam Navlakha’s plea for default bail
By Abraham Thomas
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 12:49 AM IST
- Navlakha claimed in his petition filed through advocate Shadan Farasat that the 90-day period for filing of charge sheet was over and he was entitled to default bail under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
GJM leader close to Bimal Gurung arrested under POCSO in Sikkim
By Pramod Giri
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 12:38 AM IST
- Lama was being considered as the GJM candidate for the Kalimpong assembly seat in the coming polls later this month.
Centre differs with SC on additional courts for cheque bounce cases
By Abraham Thomas
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 12:18 AM IST
- Unhappy with the response, the bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to appear in the case along with Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Vikramjeet Banerjee, who presented the note to the Court.
Man in Maharashtra wanted to ride horse to office to overcome spinal problem
PUBLISHED ON MAR 04, 2021 12:13 AM IST
- The officer withdrew his request after an orthopaedic surgeon said his purpose would not be served by buying a horse.
India signs pact with Philippines for supply of BrahMos missile
By Rezaul H Laskar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 02:25 AM IST
The signing of the “implementing arrangement” for procuring of defence materials and equipment was announced by the department of national defense of the Philippines on its Facebook page.
Only Centre can enforce new digital media rules: I&B ministry to states
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 11:48 PM IST
New Delhi
The information and broadcasting ministry on Wednesday told all states and Union territories that no state official, district magistrate (DM) or police commissioner has the power to seek information from any media house under the new digital media rules unless information is sought by the central government
Govt allows 24x7 vaccination as surge continues in six states
By Rhythma Kaul, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 04, 2021 02:12 AM IST
Hospitals welcomed the move, saying segregated timings would mean less crowding.