Puja Bhattacharjee
ABOUT
Puja is a multimedia journalist based in Kolkata, India. She writes about social justice, health, policy, LGBTQIA+ issues and culture.
Stories by Puja Bhattacharjee
Bilingualism Can Boost Cognitive Health In Later Life
Bilingualism enhances cognitive reserve by improving social cue interpretations. Such benefits persist till later in life.
Gum Disease Might Be A Precursor To Diabetes
Study shows how gum disease and diabetes interact. It suggests that "RESISTIN" molecule can be targeted to treat gum disease patients and reduce diabetes risk
“Worm Gut” Bacteria Might Help Speed Up Plastic Degradation
Scientists in Singapore isolated gut bacteria of super worms and demonstrated how they can help cut plastic pollution.
Lack of LGBTQIA+ Topics in Indian Psychiatry Training
The study highlights urgent need for LGBTQIA+-inclusive training in Indian psychiatry residencies.
Generative AI’s Shadow On Jobs
Generative AI might eliminate thousands of current jobs, but also create new ones. How worried should we be and who is most at risk?
Child Marriages Linked To Extreme Weather In Low-Income Asian Countries
Education, financial support for families and social workers can play a crucial role in preventing child marriages.
How Childhood Trauma Causes Mental Health Disorders In Adult Life
Twin experiments by researchers in South Korea reveal the mechanism underlying adverse effects of stress hormones on a child’s brain.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Devapriya Chattopadhyay
Dr Chattopadhyay studies fossil records of marine creatures to understand how they respond to environmental changes.
Adenovirus Outbreak Has Infected Thousands Of Children In India
Researchers recommend monitoring adenovirus mutations and developing vaccines.