International partnership set to simplify access to microgravity environment for in-demand commercial research and manufacturing, as part of an in-orbit services market projected to be worth US$4.6 billion as soon as 2030. LUXEMBOURG, 9th July 2026 – A Japanese firm pioneering the development of atmospheric technologies for returning items…
Continue ReadingRailway Engineers Raise Career Stagnation and Pay Scale Concerns Ahead of 8th Pay Commission
New Delhi, July 9 (UDN): Railway engineers have urged the Central Government and the forthcoming 8th Central Pay Commission to address long-standing concerns over career stagnation, pay disparities and limited promotional opportunities within the Indian Railways. Representatives of railway engineers’ associations have submitted their demands, highlighting that prolonged delays in…
Continue ReadingThree Trekkers Go Missing on Malyagiri Hill in Odisha’s Angul; Search and Rescue Operation Underway
Angul, July 9 (UDN): A major search and rescue operation is underway after three trekkers reportedly went missing while trekking on Malyagiri Hill, the highest peak in Odisha, located in Angul district. According to official sources, the group had ventured into the hilly terrain for a trekking expedition when three…
Continue ReadingSecurity Alert at Puri Srimandir Ahead of Rath Yatra; Kolkata Man Detained for Allegedly Flying Drone Over Temple
Puri, July 9 (UDN): Security agencies swung into action after a drone was allegedly flown over the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Thursday morning, triggering fresh concerns over the security of the 12th-century shrine just days ahead of the annual Rath Yatra. Representational Image According to officials, the unmanned…
Continue ReadingKore.AI partners with Atos to deliver Sovereign Agentic AI for UK Enterprise
New partnership will accelerate secure, scalable and sovereign AI solutions to UK organisations July 8, 2026, San Mateo: Kore.ai, a global leader in enterprise AI platforms and agentic applications, today announced a partnership with Atos UK&I, a global leader in AI-powered digital transformation, to deliver governed, production-ready AI agents to regulated UK…
Continue ReadingGenespire and SR-TIGET Show Durable Preclinical Efficacy of Liver-Directed Gene Therapy for Methylmalonic Acidemia
Milan, Italy, July 08 — Genespire, in collaboration with researchers at the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-TIGET), has today announced the publication of preclinical data supporting the potential of its liver-directed immune-shielded lentiviral gene therapy approach to treat methylmalonic acidemia (MMA), a severe inherited metabolic disorder. The findings, published in the Journal of Hepatology, show that a single systemic administration of a lentiviral vector encoding the MMUT gene led to sustained improvements in disease features in a validated mouse model of MMA, with effects lasting for the average lifespan of laboratory mice. Since the mice were treated when young, the study supports the durability of the gene therapy through postnatal growth and maturation of the liver. MMA is caused by a deficiency of methylmalonyl-CoA mutase, an enzyme that plays a critical role in the body’s metabolism of food. Its absence results in the accumulation of toxic metabolites that lead to recurrent metabolic crises, growth failure, neurological impairment, and multi-organ damage. In the study, researchers also treated mice with a dose containing an optimized MMUT transgene, thereby improving therapeutic efficacy. In the same mouse model of MMA, this version exhibited a dose-dependent improvement of metabolomic biomarkers, with gene transfer efficiency exceeding 80% of the liver. The study also highlights that genetically corrected cells in the liver may, over time, replace the diseased ones, suggesting that therapeutic efficacy may progressively improve even when starting at lower initial doses. “Together, these findings indicate that Genespire is on a clear path towards the long-term correction of metabolic diseases which impact the liver and other organs,” said Lucia Faccio, CEO of Genespire. “We believe our approach has the potential to translate into human health in the form of a single-administration treatment for patients with MMA, and are committed to continuing our efforts in bringing our lead asset for MMA, GENE202, to the clinic. We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone involved in the research project, especially those at the SR-TIGET.” “We are confident that this study, together with other previous studies from our group at SR-TIGET, provides a comprehensive pre-clinical data package enabling the initiation of clinical testing in pediatric patients affected by MMA” concludes Dr Alessio Cantore, group leader at SR-TIGET and Associate Professor at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, who supervised and coordinated the study and signed it as senior author.
Continue ReadingPoshan Tracker Achieves Milestone with 8.93 Crore Beneficiary Coverage
New Delhi, July 8: The Poshan Tracker platform has achieved a major milestone by recording 8.93 crore beneficiaries across the country, strengthening the government’s efforts to improve nutrition monitoring and service delivery. The digital platform has become an important tool for tracking the progress of nutrition programmes and ensuring better…
Continue ReadingMP Expands Digital Healthcare Reach Under Ayushman Bharat Mission
Bhopal, July 8: The Madhya Pradesh Government is working to expand digital healthcare services to the remotest parts of the state under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), with the aim of improving access to quality and affordable healthcare through technology. The initiative focuses on strengthening digital health infrastructure and…
Continue ReadingTVS Motor Company And Indian Oil Corporation Limited Join Hands To Accelerate Sustainable Last-mile Lpg Distribution Across India
Coimbatore, July 08: TVS Motor Company, part of TVS Venu, is a leading global manufacturer of two and three-wheelers, today announced a strategic partnership with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil), India’s largest integrated energy company, to strengthen last-mile LPG cylinder distribution through sustainable commercial mobility solutions. As part of the initiative, TVS Motor Company will work…
Continue ReadingIIT Bhubaneswar Lends Technical Expertise for Safe Construction of Kendrapara Rath Yatra Chariot
Kendrapara, July 8 (UDN): In a unique blend of tradition and technology, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar is providing engineering support for the construction of the chariot for the upcoming Baladevjew Temple Rath Yatra at Ichapur in Odisha’s Kendrapara district. Representational Image The annual Rath Yatra, scheduled to…
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