Utkarsha A Singh, PhD

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Science Enthusiast & Medical Writer | Bridging the gap between complex medical jargon and captivating storytelling  | Spreading knowledge, one byte at a time!



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How our brain responds to storytelling?

In the early 1960s, Dr. Harry Angelman, a British pediatrician, attended to three young patients at the Warrington group of hospitals. These children were strangers to one another, being handicapped and having multiple disabilities as if presenting different illnesses.

Yet something similar about the three children struck the experienced eye of Dr. Angelman, something he could not put into words. But the lack of diagnostic methods prevented Dr. Angelman from talking about these cases to the med
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Examining the impact of natural gas use on Indian economy and environment

With the population growing by about 1% each year, the demand for fuels like oil, natural gas and coal is also ever-increasing in India. Entire economies survive on these non-renewable sources of energy. But what would happen to power and fertiliser industries, which solely rely on these fuels, as Indian natural gas reserves are used up? In a new study, researchers have tried to understand the consumption and production trends of natural gas in India and the effect of depletion of domestically-p
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New research illuminates the path to ultrasensitive biosensors

Like a magnet that helps in searching for a needle in a haystack, biologists use biosensors to detect minute concentrations of a specific molecule in a solution containing different molecules. These sensors contain an array of specially designed molecules called receptors that can bind to selected molecules. Some applications such as measuring trace quantities of DNA having a small mutation in a pool of other genes require highly sensitive biosensors.

In a new study, researchers from the Indian
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Halting the growth of harmful bacteria through specially-designed sugars

Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, antibiotics have been used to subdue bacterial infections. However, the rampant use of antibiotics has made some species of bacteria immune to their effects. Novel antibiotic strategies are needed to fight the increasing number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In a recent study, researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) and Bowdoin College, Maine, USA, present a new method to target disease-causing bacteria by introducing

Being selfish might be good for society.

Me, myself and I

Have just one point of view

We're convinced

There's no one else…

A group six of friends decide to start a saving scheme where each person will donate a sum of money (depending upon their own free will) to a common bank account. After receiving interest on the total sum, the money shall be withdrawn and equally distributed among all the friends.

This is an example of the public goods game, a strategic game where although nobody loses some individuals may be better off than o

A train of thoughts needs a well-orchestrated railway system to run

Networks in the brain resemble the London underground, filled with interconnected circuits. In the brain, trains are replaced by electrical signals, tracks by neurons, and stations by synapses. Is it not remarkable that the term “train of thoughts” was introduced as early as in 1651 by Thomas Hobbes in his

This plasticity of synapses - termed long term potentiation (LTP) - is achieved by time-synchronized activity between a specific presynaptic and a specific postsynaptic neuron - a process cal

The reward system beyond dopamine: DARPP-32 the master regulator.

Should I open the fridge and steal the pastry when my mother is asleep? What if she wakes up? The first act will result in a positive outcome or a reward where I will be enjoying the pastry. The second will definitely produce a negative outcome or punishment where I might end up cleaning the dishes. Reward and punishment are the strongest learning tools of nature. In our study, published in Brain Structure and Function in 2019, we locate brain cells or neurons that help in reward processing ther
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How do Indian farmers adapt to climate change amid socio-economic hurdles?

Wavering weather and unpredictable monsoons due to climate change in the last few decades have destabilised Indian agriculture and put our food security at risk. Although policies that cater to sustainable development have been introduced, only time will show their impact. In the meantime, farmers will have to find ways to cope with the temperamental monsoons to reduce crop failure, while also facing other challenges including poverty, malnutrition, debt and illiteracy.

In a new study, research
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To witness a change in rural India, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana needs a revamp

According to the 2011 Census, around 78% of rural and 14% of the urban households in India used conventional solid fuels like wood, dry grass, and cow dung cakes to cook. The harmful pollutants emitted by burning these fuels affected women and children severely, resulting in respiratory illnesses. Hence in 2016, the government introduced the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY or the Ujjwala scheme) to transform the use of cooking energy by distributing LPG connections either free of cost or at
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Science shows there’s more to a heartfelt conversation than just words

Two words—boisterous and chatty—pretty much describe a typical conversation among friends. Every word uttered is not just a word that makes up the sentence; an array of emotions are conveyed through them. When we are upbeat and joyful, we tend to speak faster and in a higher pitch, while sadness slows us down and lowers our tones. We also talk differently to our friends, colleagues, and strangers. Are these observations anecdotal, or is there science behind our vibrant speech pattern?

In a rece
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A little bit about me.

What I can do?

1. Diverse knowledge across medical fields:

I can write about anything from pharmaceuticals to clinical  research and make it easy to understand.

2. Clear and concise communication: 

I make complex medical stuff simple and engaging for everyone to read.

3. Meticulous researcher: 

I dig deep into scientific literature and clinical trials to give you accurate and up-to-date info.

4. Punctual and detail-oriented: 

I always meet deadlines and make sure every word is error-free and follows industry standards.

5. Creative approach to visual content: 

I possess a strong creative flair and  innovative mindset, consistently striving to develop visually striking and engaging designs that enhance the understanding and impact of scientific concepts.

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