Dr. Alakananda Dasgupta is a freelance science journalist based in New Delhi, India. Her work has appeared in New Scientist, The Scientist, and AGU's Eos, among others. She is a medical doctor and a pathologist by training and has previously done research in the fields of immunology, cancer and tuberculosis. Her love for science and writing led her to become a science writer. She has written on health, climate change, astrophysics, genealogy and a host of other themes. Besides writing, she enjoys painting, reading widely, traveling and listening to music.
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Scientists 'remote-controlled' designer human cells implanted in mice using only DC currentsUsing off-the-shelf consumer batteries, scientists stimulated insulin release from engineered human cells implanted in diabetic mice and restored the rodents' normal blood sugar levels.
By Dr. Alakananda Dasgupta Published
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We've finally identified the nerve cells in the clitoris and penis that respond to vibrationA new study in mice shows that Krause corpuscles are specialized to respond to vibration and light touch, and are key to normal sexual behavior.
By Dr. Alakananda Dasgupta Published
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Mysterious 'Viking disease' linked to Neanderthal DNAA new study finds that the key genetic risk factors for Dupuytren's disease, a crippling hand disorder, are derived from Neanderthals.
By Dr. Alakananda Dasgupta Published

