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The team at University of California-San Francisco discovered that kidney cells, housed in an implantable device called a bioreactor, can survive inside the body of a pig and mimic several important kidney functions.The device, described in a paper published in Nature Communications, can work quietly in the background, like a pacemaker, and does not trigger the recipient’s immune system to go on the attack.Eventually, scientists plan to fill the bioreactor with different kidney cells that perform vital functions like balancing the body’s fluids and releasing hormones to regulate blood pressure — then pair it with a device that filters waste…

“Taking Punjabi culture global has been at the heart of all the music I make. My goal is to create something that can appeal to all types of listeners and something that lasts for generations. My new single ‘With You’ reflects this and the love I’ve received for this single has been amazing to see,” AP Dhillon said.As for ‘With You’, the track has reached number 2 on the Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs India chart and number 38 on Spotify Daily Global Charts. This success has only got him more excited, with the singer saying “Reaching number 38 on the…

India will open their 2023 Asia Cup campaign against Pakistan on September 2, before playing Nepal on September 4. Both of India’s Group A matches will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.”A lot of emotions are attached by fans. For us, it is about playing a good team, playing a match against a very good side who has done very well in the recent past. Couple of finals they’ve played and the tension between us is always there.“So for me, we try to keep the outside noise outside, and we focus on how we can play…

The incident occurred on Wednesday in Delhi’s Alipur area. According to police, information was received from SRHC Hospital in Narela regarding admission of a patient after an accident. “A police team was dispatched to the spot where Babli, a resident of Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district, was found dead,” said a senior police official. On inquiry it was revealed that Babli was traveling from ISBT Delhi to Ludhiana in a Haryana roadways bus, with her in-laws. As the bus was nearing Khanpur (Alipur), Babli experienced a sensation of nausea and leaned out of the bus window to vomit. “Tragically, during this…

The prices of onion have almost doubled in the last 15 days from Rs 20-25 per kg to Rs 40-45 per kg owing to crop damage and supply chain disruptions in Maharashtra, which is the country’s largest supplier of onions.Onion dealers claim that onion prices could go up t prs 80 per kg by the end of September.According to experts, the Rabi yield season, which is sown in December and harvested in April, was adversely affected by heatwaves, erratic rainfall patterns and supply chain disruptions.As a result, they are not receiving deliveries as scheduled.The number of trucks bringing in onions…

At the song launch event of the ‘The Great Indian Family’ on Wednesday in Mumbai’s Juhu area, Vicky was in a great mood as he interacted with the mediapersons.When asked if he sings like his character of Bhajan Kumar in the film, he said: “Main kamre khaali karwa sakta hoon gaana gaa ke. I like to sing but just for myself. I’m a bathroom singer.”The actor also spoke about the song ‘Kanhaiya Twitter Pe Aaja’ which was released on Wednesday. He shared that he used to trip on the song all by himself days before its launch as he couldn’t…

Speaking at a joint media briefing, Pawar hinted at the possibility of discussing the prickly issue of seat-sharing for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by the national Opposition parties.The NCP chief said that the first two I.N.D.I.A. alliance meetings were very critical and now the joint strategy of the Opposition bloc to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to be discussed over the next two days.He said a panel comprising some senior leaders may be formed and given the task of discussing the seat-sharing formula for the Lok Sabha polls at the state and local levels.To a question on…

The Griha Laxmi scheme was launched by the Congress government which will provide Rs 2,000 monthly allowance to 1.10 crore women heads of the families in the state.However, the BJP MLAs and leaders maintained distance from the launch of the Griha Laxmi scheme across the state.“I am carrying out a little service to implement the Griha Laxmi scheme. This programme is to bring awareness among the beneficiaries,” BJP MLA Somashekar said.“I can’t see any lacunae in the Griha Laxmi scheme. The women head of the families will get Rs 2,000 through the programme. Allow people to make any type of…

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The last time Pakistan faced India in the T20 World Cup 2022, Virat Kohli stole the show with his magnificent chase. India won the match on the last delivery, but it was the inning of flamboyant batter that led to the victory.Former India bowler Mohammad Kaif remembered the brutal knock of Kohli and stated that, the Pakistani pacers will surely be under pressure bowling Kohli.”Kohli’s performance in Australia at the T20 World Cup, against Pakistan, he played magnificently. And he is a brilliant batsman when it comes to playing against Pakistan. He takes full responsibility…

Bengaluru, Aug 30 (IANS) Karnataka Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has sought the state government’s support for D.P. Manu, a Kannadiga, who put up a strong fight at the Javelin throw final during the World Athletics Championships 2023.AAP Vice-President Mohan Dasari on Wednesday stated that Neeraj Chopra created a new history by winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw category at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary.All Indians saluted this historic achievement. In the meantime, Karnataka’s proud DP Manu also attracted attention, throwing 84.14m in the javelin throw final, he said.“Manu came 6th. If he gets the support…