Dr. Priya Sharma
Dr. Priya Sharma is a Science & Health Correspondent with a PhD in Molecular Biology from Cambridge University. She covers biotechnology, healthcare innovation, and medical research. Before journalism, Priya worked as a research scientist and medical consultant. Her work has been published in The Lancet, Nature Medicine, and STAT News. She is based in Mumbai and focuses on global health equity and emerging medical technologies.
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The Diabetes Breakthrough That Could Reshape Obesity Treatment
A novel GLP-1 pill shows unprecedented weight loss and glucose control, offering a scalable alternative to injectable therapies and a …
The Hidden Mycelial Network: Earth’s Underground Superhighway
A vast fungal network beneath our feet connects entire ecosystems, shaping the planet’s future in ways we are only beginning …
The Lifelong Mind: How Cognitive Growth Extends Well Beyond Middle Age
New research challenges long-held assumptions about brain aging, revealing that significant cognitive improvement remains possible deep into old age—if the …
The Lifelong Potential of the Human Brain: Why Cognitive Growth Knows No Age Limit
Recent neuroscience research reveals that our brains retain the capacity for structural and functional improvement well into the ninth decade …
The Lost Notebooks That Rewrote Earth’s Ancient History
How a forgotten box of 19th-century field notes revealed the secrets of a 55-million-year-old fossil mystery, reshaping our understanding of …