Puja Bhattacharjee

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Puja is a multimedia journalist based in Kolkata, India. She writes about social justice, health, policy, LGBTQIA+ issues and culture.

Stories by Puja Bhattacharjee


Brain’s “Brake Gate” May Hold Key To Preventing Drug Addiction Relapse

The study shows that specific parvalbumin-positive neurons in the prefrontal cortex control cocaine-seeking behaviour and could be targeted for addiction treatment.

Warming Seas Push Japan’s Iconic Salmon North

Warming oceans, shrinking food supplies, and extreme heatwaves are pushing Japan’s iconic fish toward colder waters.

This Norovirus Breakthrough Could Accelerate Vaccine Development

Japanese researchers have developed a reverse genetics system that enables the generation and study of infectious noroviruses without the use of cultured cells.

Why High Altitudes Trigger Headaches

At the summit of Mount Fuji, researchers tracked blood flow in climbers’ brains and found that shifts in how blood moves through key arteries may hold the answer to acute mountain sickness.

Just Five Minutes Of Light Exercise Boosts Children’s Brain Power And Mood

As children worldwide spend more time seated and less time active, Japanese researchers have discovered that even minimal amounts of physical activity can make a significant impact.

A Molecular “Blocker” In The Brain May Hold The Key To Treating Depression

Korean researchers have found a protein called Numb that may block the brain’s natural antidepressant response, especially in older patients.

This RNA Protein May Help Slow Down Ageing

The study reveals that PELOTA-mediated RNA surveillance links ribosome quality control to longevity through autophagy regulation.

Filipino Researchers Decode A Rare Weather Mystery

The study mapped nearly two decades of hail events in the Philippines, revealing that these icy storms, although rare, are more widespread than previously believed.

Not Everyone’s Liver Reacts the Same to Alcohol—Here’s Why

In some people liver cells damaged by alcohol produce more reactive oxygen species, which can lead to cell death and trigger inflammation.