Center for Life Sciences Research, Bangladesh

09/08/2025

02/08/2025

08/07/2025

Your morning coffee might be doing more than just waking you up, it could be helping your cells fight aging. According to a new study from Queen Mary University of London, published in Microbial Cell, caffeine activates a key cellular pathway linked to anti-aging effects. Researchers found that caffeine stimulates a protein called AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase), which acts like a cellular energy sensor. When AMPK is activated, it helps cells manage stress, repair damage, and maintain energy balance, all crucial for healthy aging.

Previously, scientists believed caffeine worked mainly through a different pathway called TOR (Target of Rapamycin), which controls cell growth. But this new research shows that caffeine actually influences TOR indirectly by activating AMPK, according to lead researcher Dr. Charalampos Rallis. This discovery is important because AMPK is also the target of metformin, a diabetes drug currently being studied for its potential to extend human lifespan.

While these findings are promising, more research is needed to confirm whether caffeine has the same anti-aging effects in people. Still, it adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that moderate caffeine consumption could have real health benefits at the cellular level.

10/06/2025

At the recent International Diabetes Federation (IDF) World Diabetes Congress 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, IDF President Professor Peter Schwarz announced the launch of a working group to develop formal diagnostic criteria and therapeutic guidelines for a type of diabetes linked to malnutrition that was formally classified as “type 5 diabetes” during an international meeting of experts in India earlier this year. The working group will also establish a global research registry and develop education modules to train healthcare professionals.
Type 5 diabetes is estimated to affect between 20 to 25 million people worldwide, primarily in regions such as Asia and Africa. This recognition marks a pivotal moment in the understanding of diabetes and how the condition affects lean and malnourished teens and young adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
The concept of type 5 diabetes refers to severe insulin-deficient diabetes (SIDD), characterized by elevated levels of insulin deficiency and poor metabolic control. Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 5 diabetes, also known as malnutrition-related diabetes, is primarily caused by chronic undernutrition, especially during childhood or adolescence. Type 1 diabetes is the result of autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by the body’s inability to use the insulin it produces. Type 5 diabetes is distinct. It is believed to stem from impaired pancreatic development due to long-term nutrient deficiencies.
Although type 5 diabetes has been observed for over 70 years, it has been largely overlooked in global health discussions. The condition was first noted in the mid-20th century and often misclassified as type 1 or 2 diabetes. Previously, prevailing theories suggested that the condition developed due to insulin resistance. In recent years, renewed research—led by Dr Hawkins—confirmed its distinct metabolic profile.
People with type 5 diabetes are insulin deficient, but not insulin resistant. Many may be able to manage their diabetes with oral medication rather than with injections of insulin. Given that type 5 diabetes is mostly found in low-resource settings, this cost-effective approach could prove important in regions already struggling to tackle the rising number of people living with the condition.

06/06/2025

Eid al-Adha Mubarak 🌙 from CLSR, BD!

May this holy occasion bring peace, prosperity, and countless blessings to you and your loved ones. Let us embrace the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and unity as we celebrate together.
Wishing everyone a joyous and meaningful Eid!

23/05/2025

🔴Myocardial Infarction

06/05/2025

This Japanese Scientist Made “Edible” Meat from P**p 12 Years Ago!
From Sewage to Steak: Japan’s Bold Solution to Food Sustainability

😲🤢

https://japandaily.jp/japanese-scientist-made-edible-meat-from-poop/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKGuLdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHszT2DDWVjR5Csdqj30iAXzu7FYOO6iBAsBIakgQHa2fZKa8IBmsculMer9I_aem_omMEJxoPgmtdX9VSwtLW8g

Discover Japan's revolutionary sustainable meat made from human poop—could this be the future of food?

25/04/2025

🧬 Happy DNA Day 2025!

From CLSR BD, we celebrate the code that writes life — and the researchers who read it 🧠💡
In 1953, Watson & Crick published the double helix. But behind that breakthrough was Rosalind Franklin, a woman whose X-ray image (Photo 51) quietly held the key. Her sharp mind and sharper lens captured the twist in DNA that changed history — yet her name was nearly erased.
📖 Today, we remember her. We celebrate all scientists. And we carry the torch forward.
🚀 From the alleys of Dhaka to the labs of the world, Bangladeshi scientists are reshaping medicine, decoding cancer, and building the future, one base pair at a time.
CLSR BD is proud to power this generation — curious, bold, unstoppable.
Because understanding DNA isn’t just about genes. It’s about stories. Justice. Discovery. And hope.
💥 Celebrating the Code of Life — Advancing Research in Bangladesh

25/04/2025

Another publication from our group-
Title: The Present Public Health Fidgety and Future Strategies Concerning the Purported Disease X in Bangladeshi Unreported Fatalities in 2024: An Invaluable Lesson for the Global Community

Journal: Public Health Challenges (SCOPUS indexed, Published by Wiley)

Click on the article title to read more.

23/04/2025

Knock✊✊ knock

ALERT!!!
"Turning Ideas into Publications."

RESEARCH IDEA SHOWCASE 2025

🔬 Dare to Discover. Your Idea Could Change the Future of Science!
The Center for Life Sciences Research, Bangladesh (CLSR,BD) is excited to invite you to share your most compelling research idea in life sciences — and join a community dedicated to real, impactful science.

💡 Think it. Write it. Change the game.
✨ “Innovate. Investigate. Inspire.”
We're looking for original, meaningful ideas in the following fields:
Pharmacy, Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Public Health, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Food & Nutrition, Nursing, Health Sciences — if it matters to life sciences, we want to hear it.
Whether you're a first-year student or a research enthusiast — your voice matters!

📝 Your Mission:
✅ Identify a research idea of interest
✅ Write a short paragraph on why it matters
✅ Submit along with:
• A short CV
• Research interests
• Contact information

🌟 Why You Should Join:
• Free research workshop for selected participants
• Collaboration opportunity with experienced scientists
• Mentorship & support to refine your proposal
• Top ideas will be developed into real research papers
• Projects will be guided toward submission to high-impact journals
• Valuable experience for higher studies, publication, and research career paths

👥 Who Can Apply?
✅ Physicians , pharmacists, nurses, biotechnologists
✅ Public health students, nutritionists, and researchers
✅ Freshers and undergraduates are highly encouraged
✅ Anyone in the health and life sciences field with a passion for research!

🤝 What Does It Mean to “Be a Part of CLSR,BD”?
It means becoming part of a vibrant research ecosystem — where you'll learn, collaborate, and contribute to real scientific initiatives under the guidance of experienced mentors.

📄 Top Idea? Here's What Happens:
Selected top ideas will receive one-on-one mentorship. You’ll work with our team to transform your concept into a research manuscript — ready for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

📘 Submission Guidelines:
Organize your idea in the following format:
1. Introduction
2. Aim/Objectives
3. Expected Outcome
4. Conclusion
5. References

📅 Submission Deadline: 25 April , 2025
📩 Email to: info.clsrbd@gmail.com

📌 Disclaimer:
If you use AI tools to assist with your idea or writing, please mention this clearly in your submission. All ideas will be reviewed for originality, feasibility, and scientific relevance.

🚀 Big ideas start small — and this is your chance to grow yours into something meaningful.
We can’t wait to see what you bring to the future of science.

17/04/2025

ALERT!!!
"Turning Ideas into Publications."

RESEARCH IDEA SHOWCASE 2025

🔬 Dare to Discover. Your Idea Could Change the Future of Science!
The Center for Life Sciences Research, Bangladesh (CLSR,BD) is excited to invite you to share your most compelling research idea in life sciences — and join a community dedicated to real, impactful science.

💡 Think it. Write it. Change the game.
✨ “Innovate. Investigate. Inspire.”
We're looking for original, meaningful ideas in the following fields:
Pharmacy, Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Public Health, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Food & Nutrition, Nursing, Health Sciences — if it matters to life sciences, we want to hear it.
Whether you're a first-year student or a research enthusiast — your voice matters!

📝 Your Mission:
✅ Identify a research idea of interest
✅ Write a short paragraph on why it matters
✅ Submit along with:
• A short CV
• Research interests
• Contact information

🌟 Why You Should Join:
• Free research workshop for selected participants
• Collaboration opportunity with experienced scientists
• Mentorship & support to refine your proposal
• Top ideas will be developed into real research papers
• Projects will be guided toward submission to high-impact journals
• Valuable experience for higher studies, publication, and research career paths

👥 Who Can Apply?
✅ Physicians , pharmacists, nurses, biotechnologists
✅ Public health students, nutritionists, and researchers
✅ Freshers and undergraduates are highly encouraged
✅ Anyone in the health and life sciences field with a passion for research!

🤝 What Does It Mean to “Be a Part of CLSR,BD”?
It means becoming part of a vibrant research ecosystem — where you'll learn, collaborate, and contribute to real scientific initiatives under the guidance of experienced mentors.

📄 Top Idea? Here's What Happens:
Selected top ideas will receive one-on-one mentorship. You’ll work with our team to transform your concept into a research manuscript — ready for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

📘 Submission Guidelines:
Organize your idea in the following format:
1. Introduction
2. Aim/Objectives
3. Expected Outcome
4. Conclusion
5. References

📅 Submission Deadline: 25 April , 2025
📩 Email to: info.clsrbd@gmail.com

📌 Disclaimer:
If you use AI tools to assist with your idea or writing, please mention this clearly in your submission. All ideas will be reviewed for originality, feasibility, and scientific relevance.

🚀 Big ideas start small — and this is your chance to grow yours into something meaningful.
We can’t wait to see what you bring to the future of science.