Current Affairs - Science

Researchers from Odisha’s Berhampur University discovered a new species of marine amphipod in Chilika Lake. Named Parhyale Odian after Odisha’s native language, Odia, this discovery showcases the university's contribution to marine biology research and highlights the biodiversity of Chilika Lake.

The "Savera" program, launched in Haryana, focuses on early detection and prevention of breast cancer in women. It utilizes the unique tactile sensitivity of visually impaired women to conduct breast cancer screenings, aiming to detect abnormalities at an early stage for better treatment outcomes.

The theme for "National Science Day 2024" is "Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat", highlighting the importance of promoting indigenous technologies for the development of India. National Science Day is celebrated annually on February 28th, commemorating Sir CV Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928.

CAR-T cell therapy, recently approved in India, is a groundbreaking cancer treatment. This personalized therapy involves collecting T cells from the patient, genetically modifying them in the lab to express chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), and then infusing them back into the patient to target and attack cancer cells.

AIIMS New Delhi and the University of Liverpool have signed an agreement to establish the 'AIIMS Liverpool Collaborative Centre for Translational Research in Head and Neck Cancer - ALHNS,' aiming to enhance medical innovation and personalized cancer treatments.