Tarun Sai Lomte

MSc Biotechnology

Tarun is a writer based in Hyderabad, India. He has a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from the University of Hyderabad and is enthusiastic about scientific research. He enjoys reading research papers and literature reviews and is passionate about writing. During his Master’s, he developed an interest in Developmental Biology, Genetic Engineering, Immunology, and Bioinformatics and is keen on understanding the present-day developments in these domains. He has worked on molecular modeling, docking, and simulations for his Master’s thesis and cherishes the time spent in his academic life, especially the in-lab experience with his peers and instructors.

As a Bachelor’s student, he went on several field visits to different scientific laboratories researching fundamental and applied sciences which inspired him to pursue higher studies. He was also very involved in several academic activities such as science quizzes, presentations, and discussions. Besides life sciences, he is intrigued about the cosmos and follows the latest developments made in Astronomy by different space agencies. In his free time, Tarun enjoys traveling and watching cricket with a particular interest in the test format of the game. He likes watching movies and web series based on Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Drama genres.

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Articles from Tarun

Could a Poria cocos extract be the key to conquering insomnia?

The study reveals that Poria cocos extract significantly improves sleep quality in insomniacs, increasing total sleep time and enhancing REM sleep duration. While promising, further investigations are needed to validate these findings and explore the effects of other active compounds within P. cocos.

3 Oct 2023

GPT-4 beats human doctors in medical soft skills

Researchers evaluated how well AI models GPT-4 and ChatGPT perform on the US Medical Licensing Examination questions focused on soft skills like judgment and empathy. GPT-4 outperformed both ChatGPT and human test-takers, answering 90% of questions correctly, while ChatGPT had a 62.5% accuracy rate.

2 Oct 2023

Cannabis use disorder linked to ~60% higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events, Canadian study finds

A recent study published in Addiction evaluated the associations of cannabis use disorder (CUD) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes.

2 Oct 2023

Novel vaccine lowers LDL cholesterol independent of statins

The effectiveness of virus-like particle (VLP)-based vaccines targeting epitopes in the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor.

2 Oct 2023

Zoom backgrounds matter: Plants and bookshelves elevate trust!

This recent study explores how gender, facial expression, and video backgrounds influence first impressions of competence and trustworthiness during video conferences. The findings suggest that happy faces are generally perceived as more competent and trustworthy, females are often viewed as more trustworthy and competent, and certain backgrounds like bookcases and plants boost perceptions of competence.

28 Sep 2023

Can AI outperform radiologists in detecting lung issues? New study weighs in

New study in Radiology evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of four AI tools in detecting common acute findings on chest radiographs. While AI tools showed moderate to high sensitivity and strong negative predictive values, they had higher false-positive rates compared to traditional radiology reports.

28 Sep 2023

Medication and mutations: molnupiravir's impact on SARS-CoV-2 genomes

Researchers discovered molnupiravir-associated mutational signatures in SARS-CoV-2 genomes.

27 Sep 2023

Deep learning revolutionizes ultra-low-field brain MRI for quicker, clearer scans

Researchers develop a deep learning framework to accelerate ultra-low-field brain MRI, achieving faster scan times and enhanced image quality. The method shows promise in making MRI more accessible and reliable, especially in settings with limited access to high-field scanners.

25 Sep 2023