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Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS)

Current Affairs 29-Mar-2025

Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) is a rare but serious medical condition in which blood clots (thrombosis) form while the platelet count (thrombocytopenia) decreases. 

Codon De-Optimization Technology (CDT)

Current Affairs 29-Mar-2025

Codon De-Optimization Technology (CDT) is an advanced genetic engineering technique primarily used for virus attenuation (weakening) and vaccine development. 

mRNA VACCINE

Current Affairs 29-Mar-2025

mRNA vaccine is a type of vaccine that instructs human cells to produce proteins (such as spike protein) of a particular virus, allowing the body's immune system to recognise that virus and provide protection.

FERROPTOSIS

Current Affairs 29-Mar-2025

Ferroptosis is a recently discovered form of regulated cell death that is iron-dependent and driven by lipid peroxidation. 

Probiotics

Current Affairs 29-Mar-2025

Probiotics are live microorganisms (bacteria and yeast) that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. 

Xylitol

Current Affairs 29-Mar-2025

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, meaning it has properties of both sugar and alcohol molecules, but it is neither intoxicating nor harmful like regular sugar.

Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)

Current Affairs 29-Mar-2025

Founding Organizations: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) & World Health Organization (WHO)