News for 'gene expression'

How A Blood Test Could Predict Your Illness Trajectory

How A Blood Test Could Predict Your Illness Trajectory

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A new study suggests a blood test called 'VeloCD' can predict the trajectory of an illness and how well a patient might respond to treatment by measuring key markers in the blood.

How The Heart's Mechanical Load Suppresses Cancer Growth

How The Heart's Mechanical Load Suppresses Cancer Growth

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A new study suggests the mechanical load from the constant beating of the heart may suppress cancer cell growth, offering insights into why heart cancer is rare. Researchers found that cellular pathways in heart tissues alter gene regulation in cancer cells, preventing proliferation.

'I Would Like To Do My Gareeb Films'

'I Would Like To Do My Gareeb Films'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

'Filmmaking is such a weird line of work, artistic expression and collaboration.' 'It is letting go, then holding on to something, being democratic and then being tyrannical.'

75 Years Apart: Nehru's Caution Vs Modi's Conviction

75 Years Apart: Nehru's Caution Vs Modi's Conviction

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

India and Israel share a deep historical bond, and Prime Minister Modi's visit to the Knesset marked a bold shift from past diplomatic hesitation to open strategic partnership.

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'The culture of mankind has been spread by the travel gene which pushes one in five people to have the curiosity to move to unknown destinations.'

Agastya Is Special, Says Jaya Bachchan

Agastya Is Special, Says Jaya Bachchan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'That child is determined to forge his own path. Like me, he won't follow the herd.'

10 Best Foods to Boost Your Metabolism

10 Best Foods to Boost Your Metabolism

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Dr Arush Sabharwal, bariatric and metabolic surgeon at SCOD (Surgical Centre for Obesity and Diabetes) Clinic, explains how choosing certain foods can help boost your metabolism.

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'For all you know, in the next five years there could be a path-breaking cancer treatment and I may be absolutely fine. Or maybe I won't be. I have to live with both scenarios.'

'Can My Uncle Sponsor My US F1 Visa?'

'Can My Uncle Sponsor My US F1 Visa?'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

From tackling visa woes to admission counselling, rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta helps you choose the right course and country to study abroad.

Get Lost In Raima's Beautiful Eyes

Get Lost In Raima's Beautiful Eyes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ms Sen will give you a much-needed dose of off-duty glam.

World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers

World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers

Rediff.com31 May 2025

World Boxing said Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane Khelif will not be allowed to compete until she undergoes a mandatory sex test.

'Is Sex Painful After A Hysterectomy?'

'Is Sex Painful After A Hysterectomy?'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

From healthy periods to pregnancy, rediffGURU Dr Nandita Palshetkar offers essential advice about gynaecological health.

'Lost 5 Crores In First Start-Up. What To Do?'

'Lost 5 Crores In First Start-Up. What To Do?'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Ganesh Natarajan offers advice on how to build and scale your first start-up.

DECODED: Why COVID-19 infects less kids than adults

DECODED: Why COVID-19 infects less kids than adults

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Lower levels of ACE2 gene expression in nasal epithelium, the first point of contact for SARS-CoV-2 and the human body, may explain why children have a lower risk of Covid-19 infection and mortality, according to a study. The researchers found that ACE2 gene expression in nasal epithelium was lowest in younger children and increased with age.

Islam Arab religion, here everyone was Hindu: MP bureaucrat

Islam Arab religion, here everyone was Hindu: MP bureaucrat

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

He further said that people were converted from Hindus to Muslims and appealed Muslims to reconsider whoever considers Arabs as ideal.

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'Both Shahid and Ishaan are over-thinkers and I'm constantly telling them to lighten up, chill.'

Mankind Pharma Targets Anti-Obesity Drug

Mankind Pharma Targets Anti-Obesity Drug

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Obesity is a raging conversation globally now, and manufacturing of generics will pick up after the patent expires.'

Have you heard of 'gaming disorder'?

Have you heard of 'gaming disorder'?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Here's what goes into online gaming!

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

There's certainly a lot of love in the air, as Bollywood couples celebrate Christmas on social media.

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Breast Cancer?

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Breast Cancer?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Disrupting your body's natural circadian rhythm through long-term night shifts could elevate the risk of breast cancer, warns Dr Karishma Kirti.

A bad boss may cripple your immune system!

A bad boss may cripple your immune system!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

A stressful workplace may dramatically change gene expression in your immune system and significantly impact your health, a new study suggests.

A bad boss may cripple your immune system!

A bad boss may cripple your immune system!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

A stressful workplace may dramatically change gene expression in your immune system and significantly impact your health, a new study suggests.

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

Nvidia, RIL join forces to build AI computing infra

Nvidia, RIL join forces to build AI computing infra

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

American chip behemoth Nvidia Corp and India's retail-to-refining giant Reliance Industries on Thursday unveiled their goal to build a formidable AI computing infrastructure in the country. Highlighting the tie-up, Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia, made a broader appeal: India should focus on "manufacturing" AI, rather than racing to build semiconductor fabs. As part of this collaboration, Nvidia will reportedly supply its Blackwell AI processors to power Reliance's one-gigawatt data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Stocks of Indian steel companies are reeling from pricing pressure that is partly blamed on cheap imports. The stocks have declined up to 9 per cent on the NSE in one month, likely allowing investors an opportunity to use the correction to enter the pack as pricing pressure eases. "In steel or any other commodity, if prices or spreads are nearing their bottom, it can be an opportune time to invest in those stocks.

Stuck in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says...

Stuck in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'I feel confident that, if we had to, if there was a problem with the International Space Station, we would get in (the Starliner spacecraft) and we could undock, talk to our team, and figure out the best way to come home'

What You Should Know About Arthritis

What You Should Know About Arthritis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Treatment for arthritis is mainly focused on symptom management and slowing the progression of the disease, says Dr Vishal Shinde.

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The IOC last year stripped the IBA of its status as boxing's governing body over governance issues, and took charge of the Paris 2024 boxing competition itself, but now finds itself at the centre of a row.

Moody's expresses doubts on higher revenue targets from tax, divestment

Moody's expresses doubts on higher revenue targets from tax, divestment

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Moody's Investors Service, while silent on the sovereign rating on the higher-than-expected fiscal deficit numbers, expressed doubts over attaining the higher revenue targets and divestment realisation as assumed in the Budget. The Union Budget 2021-22 has pegged a fiscal deficit of 9.5 per cent for the current financial year as against the consensus 7 per cent, and 6.8 per cent for 2021-22 with a market borrowing of around Rs 12 lakh crore. It also assumes Rs 1.75 lakh crore to be scooped up from divestment.

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, president of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop's prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Addressing the association's annual general meeting, Ganatra said the area under the crop could go down by at least 10 per cent in the coming season due to falling yields and realisation, leading to farmers losing interest. The fear of a decline in acreage comes against the backdrop of India's cotton production probably falling to its lowest in a decade, according to estimates.

SARS-CoV-2 alters lung cell metabolism: IIT Kharagpur

SARS-CoV-2 alters lung cell metabolism: IIT Kharagpur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The research would lead to a better understanding of metabolic reprogramming and aid the development of better therapeutics to deal with the viral pandemics, an institute spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Is Constant Coughing A Sign of TB?

Is Constant Coughing A Sign of TB?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Along with persistent cough that may last for several weeks, tuberculosis patients also complain of frequent bouts of fever, chills and sweating at night, says Dr Rahul Kendre.

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'

India won't fence cheetah habitats: Govt panel chief

India won't fence cheetah habitats: Govt panel chief

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Experts from South Africa and Namibia, who are helping reintroduce cheetahs in India, have recommended fencing their habitats to prevent poaching, habitat fragmentation and minimise human-animal conflict.

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

10 Reasons Why Alaya F Is A Star To Watch Out For

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Barely three films old with no blockbuster success to her credit and yet, the name Alaya F spells promise.

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced its 2013 "Nobel-class" Citation Laureates on Wednesday, which names 28 researchers representing 22 distinct academic and research organisations, and six different countries.

HC pulls up AAP govt as COVID-19 cases spike in Delhi

HC pulls up AAP govt as COVID-19 cases spike in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The court noted that the daily number of new COVID-19 cases received for November 10 was at 8,593 and "still counting" and the number of containment zones in the city were 4,016.

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

'Your tears will break his heart'

'Your tears will break his heart'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Bollywood stars celebrated Father's Day with beautiful pictures and messages on Instagram.