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Arunachal contributes in detecting stem cells where dormant TB bacteria hide

The Idu-Mishmi community and Arunachal Pradesh appeared on the world map today for its greatest contribution in studying dormant Mycobacterium in TB that has affected nearly 4 billion people in the world and causing 1.9 million deaths yearly. In India, one person is dying of TB every 3 minutes.

By: Forsyth Institute Correspondence

Published At: Eurekalert

Researcher identifies unusual 'altruistic' stem cell behavior with possible link to cancer

Dr. Das' study at Stanford University overturned the long-held belief that mammalian cells primarily compete for survival. Researchers have found that human embryonic stem cells defy this norm by displaying remarkable cooperation. Under stressful conditions, these cells share vital molecules to support each other, a behavior previously unseen at the cellular level

By: Sarah Williams

Published At: Stanford Medicine

Foundation Invests in 81 Unconventional Global Health Research Projects - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Das Lab research group's innovative Tuberculosis research project won the highly competitive Grand Exploration Challenges grant from the Gates Foundation. The $100k grant award allowed the team to carry out this clinical research extensively in remote areas of North-East India.

By: Special Correspondence

Published At: Gates Foundation Press Release

Stem Cells: Safe Haven For TB

Tuberculosis bacteria find shelter from drugs and the body’s defenses in bone marrow stem cells.

By: Nsikan Akpan

Published At: The Scientist

Stem cells may hold a key to developing new vaccines against COVID-19

Our study showcased that adult stem cells play a crucial role in fighting coronavirus and tuberculosis, offering potential new treatment avenues. These groundbreaking results were shared globally through a major press campaign by Elsevier, reaching over 200 international news outlets.

By: Elsevier Publishing

Published At: Eurekalert

Tuberculosis bacteria hide in low oxygen niches of bone marrow stem cells

The Tuberculosis bacteria's unique ability to hide in the hypoxic niches of the bone marrow was revealed in this study. This allowed the bacteria to remain dormant and later reactivate into active disease form during stress conditions.

By: Forsyth Institute Correspondence

Published At: Forsyth Institute

Tuberculosis may lurk in bone marrow stem cells of infected patients, researchers say

Dr. Das demystified the long puzzled story of how tuberculosis bacteria evade the immune system and antibiotics, leading to chronic infection and recurrent disease. His group research revealed a potential culprit: bone marrow stem cells provided a haven for the pathogen to hide.

By: Krista Conger

Published At: Stanford Medicine