Dr. Priyom Bose

Feature Writer

B.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Ph.D. Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Priyom holds a Ph.D. in Plant Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Madras, India. She is an active researcher and an experienced science writer. Priyom has also co-authored several original research articles that have been published in reputed peer-reviewed journals. She is also an avid reader and an amateur photographer.

Articles from Priyom

Computerized cognitive training shows promise in enhancing memory for dementia patients

Study systematically reviews and meta-analyzes the impact of computerized cognitive training (CCT) on memory functions in patients with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, highlighting the benefits of both supervised and unsupervised CCT.

4 Jan 2024

Factors that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in children

Study analyzes a nationwide cohort of hospitalized children and adolescents in Germany, identifying key risk factors for severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, including obesity, Trisomy 21, and neurological conditions.

3 Jan 2024

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Study explores the impact of natural compounds on bilirubin production and heme catabolic pathway modulation, highlighting their potential in treating neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

3 Jan 2024

Radiographic study exposes ancient oral health of Swedish Vikings

Study examines dental health in a Swedish Viking Age population, revealing prevalent dental pathologies and unique oral practices through radiographic analysis.

2 Jan 2024

Blockchain meets planetary health: exploring web3's potential in environmental challenges

Review explores the potential of blockchain (web3) technologies in addressing planetary health issues, highlighting the intersection of these emerging fields and the need for further research on their optimal application.

2 Jan 2024

Deep learning unlocks new antibiotic classes, revolutionizing the fight against resistance

A Nature journal study employs deep learning to analyze chemical sub-structures, leading to the discovery of new structural classes of antibiotics, showcasing the potential of AI in accelerating antibiotic development.

20 Dec 2023

NHS COVID-19 app study shows digital contact tracing's effectiveness in predicting virus transmission risks

A comprehensive study in the Nature journal analyzed over seven million data points from the NHS COVID-19 app, revealing how digital contact tracing can effectively predict SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks based on exposure duration and proximity.

20 Dec 2023

Study reveals cytoglobin's pivotal role in cilia movement and organ positioning during development

Study reveals that cytoglobin (cygb2) plays a crucial role in regulating cilia motility and organ laterality during development, highlighting its importance in NO signaling and cilia function.

19 Dec 2023

AI in healthcare: A double-edged sword? Study reveals impact on diagnostic accuracy

Study investigates the impact of AI on clinicians' diagnostic accuracy, revealing that AI explanations don't significantly mitigate the harmful effects of biased AI models, emphasizing the need for careful validation of AI tools in clinical settings.

19 Dec 2023

New Year's Eve celebrations linked to spike in COVID-19 cases: Small gatherings, not large events, the main culprit

Study investigates the impact of New Year's Eve celebrations on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Belgium, revealing that small-scale social gatherings, rather than large events, significantly contributed to a surge in COVID-19 cases among higher education students.

18 Dec 2023