Anusuya Das
ABOUT
Anusuya Das received a Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, and a B.A. in Bioelectrical/Cellular-Molecular Engineering from Arizona State University, USA. Anusuya is currently a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Virginia, USA.
Stories by Anusuya Das
Japanese Honeybees Slow-Cook Hornet Predator In Giant Bee Ball, Study
When Japanese honeybees face the Asian giant hornet, they create a hot defensive bee ball, swarming around the hornet and literally cooking it alive.
Study: After First Caesarean, Repeat Procedure May Be Safer For Mum and Tot
A study has found that women who have had one prior caesarean can lower the risk of death and serious complications for their next baby - and themselves - by electing to have another caesarean.
Single Gene Mutation Linked To Throat Cancer Uncovered
An international team of researchers has identified a specific gene linked to throat cancer following a genetic study of a family with ten members who all developed the condition.
Study: Echinacea May Ease Air Sickness During Flights
Herbal medicine could be just the remedy for globetrotters susceptible to colds and bugs, researchers at the Griffith Health Institute say.
Why Arsenic Makes Some People Sicker Than Others: A Bangladesh Case Study
A large-scale genomic study conducted in Bangladesh has discovered genetic variants that elevate the risk for skin lesions in people chronically exposed to arsenic.
BGI Researchers Uncover Extensive RNA Editing In Human Cells
In a new study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers from genomics company BGI report evidence of extensive RNA editing in a human cell line.
Study: More Than Half Of Hookah Websites Don’t Include The Word “Tobacco”
Of the growing number of hookah smoking websites on the Internet, fewer than one percent included a tobacco-related warning on their homepage, says a new study.
Scientists Map Human Genome In 3D Using ChIA-PET Technology
Researchers have completed a study of the human genome, revealing how genes interact with each other from distances that are relatively far apart.
Caffeine Linked To Estrogen Changes In Asian Women, NIH Study
Asian women who consumed roughly two cups of coffee a day had elevated estrogen levels when compared to women who consumed less, a study has found.