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Blastocoel fluid RNA predicts pregnancy outcome in assisted reproduction
Abstract Nearly one in eight couples are affected by infertility, with many relying on assisted reproductive technologies (ART) to conceive. However, selecting the highest-quality embryo in ART remains a major challenge, as current assessment methods are often subjective, or invasive, and lack precision. Here, we introduce a novel strategy that analyses embryo-derived polyadenylated RNA in blastocoel fluid to more accurately predict pregnancy outcomes.
Further delineation of defects in MRPS2 causing human OXPHOS deficiency and early developmental abnormalities in zebrafish - European Journal of Human Genetics
Abstract Mitochondrial ribosomal protein-small 2 (MRPS2) encodes a vital structural protein essential for assembling mitoribosomal small subunit and thus mitochondrial translation. Any defect in mitochondrial translation impacts OXPHOS activity and cellular respiration. Defects in MRPS2 have been implicated recently in four families with combined oxidative phosphorylation deficiency-36 (MIM# 617950).
π Building a Lift Simulation with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
I recently developed a lift (elevator) simulation using pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This project allows users to input the number of floors and lifts (ranging from 1 to 12) and then simulates lift operations accordingly. Itβs an interactive way to understand event-driven programming and DOM manipulation. β
Dynamic Input β Users can specify the number of floors and lifts. β
Interactive UI β Floors display call buttons, and lifts respond to requests.
for...in vs for...of - The JavaScript Loops Explained!🥷🚀
When you’re new to JavaScript, or even when you’re experienced but switching contexts fast, one little confusion tends to haunt everyone: Should I use for...in or for...of? At first glance, they seem like twins. But in reality — they’re more like siblings with totally different personalities. Let’s break it down. The for...in loop is designed for enumerating object properties. It doesn’t care about values — it only loves keys.
Blastocoel fluid RNA predicts pregnancy outcome in assisted reproduction
Abstract Background and objective: Assessing embryo quality objectively and with greater precision remains a key challenge in assisted reproductive technologies (ART). RNA molecules excreted by the embryo are detectable in embryo spent media (ESM) and blastocoel fluid (BF). Their potential for predicting pregnancy outcome is however unknown. The aim of the study was to determine whether embryo excreted RNA can serve as biomarkers to predict pregnancy outcome in ART.
Can Cycle Consistent Adversarial Networks Generate Meaningful Synthetic Data?
Experiment 3: Binary Classification using a VGG16 Model Trained from Scratch using Real and Synthetic Data (ImagePix2Pix) [ Kaggle Notebook] In the final experiment, we focus on understanding how recently developed generative models perform in this scenario. The Cycle GAN network was developed around eight years back which is a long time in the world of computer vision.
'Ashram hai yeh'- Virat Kohli requests fans not to record videos of his autograph session in Rishikesh
Virat Kohli recently visited Rishikesh with his wife Anushka Sharma. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram Ahead of the four-match home Test series against Australia starting February 9, Virat Kohli and his better half Anushka Sharma paid a visit to Rishikesh for seeking blessings. Kohli has been rested for the ongoing T20Is against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Kohli and his family visited the Swami Dayanand Ji Maharaj’s samadhi at Swami Dayanand Ashram in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
South Africa Women name 15-member squad for Women's T20 World Cup on home soil, Dane Van Niekerk misses out again
South Africa have officially announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2022 that they will be hosting from February 10 to 26. Despite iconic skipper Dane Van Niekerk’s absence, the Proteas squad looks very strong on paper and would be expected to showcase outstanding on-field performances by banking on home advantage. The team will be led by Sune Luus.
Nicholas Pooran, wife Kathrina Miguel blessed with baby girl
Nicholas Pooran is currently representing the MI Emirates in the ILT20 2023. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran and his better half Kathrina Miguel have welcomed a baby girl, named Alayra, on January 29. Notably, Pooran and and Kathrina Miguel tied the knot in 2021 after dating for seven years. The duo has reportedly known each other since childhood.
SA vs ENG 3rd ODI Match Prediction- Who will win today's third ODI match?
An upbeat South Africa will be hosting England in the third and final One Day International at the De Beers Stadium in Kimberley on Wednesday, February 1. The Proteas will be oozing with confidence heading into this fixture having comprehensively sealed the series against the reigning world champions outclassing them first with the ball and then the bat.
IND vs NZ 1st ODI Match Prediction- Who will win today's first ODI match?
India will be locking horns with New Zealand in the series-deciding third T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 1. After the hosts were handed a setback in the opening game by 21 runs, they made a strong statement in the next match with a six-wicket victory to keep the series alive. However, the Indian team was given a reality check by the Kiwis who fought valiantly despite defending just 100 runs.
MI Cape Town welcome Tim David in blockbuster style for SA20 2023
Ahead of their crucial SA20 2023 fixtures, the MI Cape Town have welcomed Australia’s promising batting all-rounder Tim David on board. In fact, Tim has also got a blockbuster entry from the franchise as he gears up to showcase some impactful performances for them from hereon. Taking to their official social media handles, MI Cape Town welcomed the Singapore-born cricketer in style. In the intro, a scene consists of a mob at the multiplex which is supposedly from a Hollywood movie.
England Women cricketers will be recognized with new official names on field post marriage
Two of the best players of all time in England women’s cricket history, Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt, from now on will be recognised by their official married names on the cricket field. The duo will now be known as Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Katherine Sciver-Brunt. The names will now be official on the scorecards and their respective team jerseys. An image of the two cricketers donning the new names on their English jerseys have been posted on social media. Take a look.
'Is this real' - Soumya Tiwari in disbelief after Virat Kohli's congratulatory post for India's U19 World Cup triumph
Soumya Tiwari hit the winning runs in the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup final. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram Promising batter Soumya Tiwari’s joy knew no bounds after the India Women U19 players were congratulated by batting megastar Virat Kohli on winning the inaugural Women’s U19 World Cup. Insia recorded a thumping seven-wicket victory over England in the final at Potchefstroom on January 29.
'You get great coffee in India too mate'- Dinesh Karthik's hilarious take for Labuschagne's coffee love
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter, Dinesh Karthik, has given a hilarious reply to Marnus Labuschagne’s tweet, where the latter talked about the pain that it took for him to bring a few kilograms of coffee to India for the upcoming four-match Test series starting February 9.
India Women U19 players groove to Kala Chashma song to celebrate their World Cup triumph
By virtue of this win, India have won their first-ever world title in women's cricket history. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram The India Women U19 players celebrated in ecstasy after their famous seven-wicket victory over England in the final of the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup at Potchefstroom on Sunday, January 29.
Shafali Verma breaks down in tears of joy during post-match presentation after leading India to Women's U19 WC glory
An elated India Women U19 skipper Shafali Verma could not hold back her emotions as she broke down during the post-match interview after the Indian team’s emphatic seven-wicket victory over England in the final of the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup 2023 at Potchefstroom on Sunday, January 29. By the virtue of this famous win, India has now become the very first team to lift the Women’s U19 title as it was the inaugural edition of the tournament.
'What's your problem?'- Tempers flare as Jos Buttler confronts Rassie van der Dussen during second ODI
South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead after successfully chasing down a stiff target of 342 against England in the second One Day International at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Sunday, January 29. The hard-fought victory has helped the Proteas in keeping their 2023 ODI World Cup qualification hopes alive.
ILT20: Twitter reacts as Sharjah Warriors live to fight another day in ongoing event; Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' horrid campaign continues
Sharjah Warriors registered a four-wicket win over a strugglingAbu Dhabi Knight Riders in Match 19 of the ongoing International League (ILT20) 2023 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday, January 28. By virtue of this win, Warriors have kept their knockout hopes alive by making some advancements on the points table. At the same time, this was also a very important match for Knight Riders as they were looking for their first win in the competition.
Watch: Marais Erasmus fails to watch delivery during South Africa vs England first ODI
Marais Erasmus is one of the best umpires in modern-day cricket who is known to be very good at his decision-making skills, and at the same time also seeks opinions from the third umpire in case he is not too sure of the final verdict that needs to be made from his end. Erasmus recently found himself in a hilarious moment as he was completely unaware of what was going on around him.
IND vs NZ: Hardik Pandya expresses wide range of emotions as Arshdeep Singh bowls wild 27-ball final over
New Zealand beat India by 21 runs in the first T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday, January 27. While it was a dismal batting performance that let the hosts down chasing a manageable 177, it was also an expensive over from left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh in the first innings that turned out to be the turning point of the contest.
'Why should I listen to you and follow the fielding drills you suggest?'
R Sridhar was associated with the Indian cricket team as their fielding coach between 2014 to 2021. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram Former team India fielding coach R Sridhar has recalled a conversation that he had with veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and also explained how it made him make changes to his style of coaching.
Proteas speedster Marco Jansen named ICC Emerging Men's Cricketer of the Year 2022
South Africa’s Marco Jansen has been adjudged the Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2022 for his outstanding contributions with the ball as well as with the bat in 2022. While the tall cricketer could not make much impact in the white-ball format, he proved that he is the Proteas’ next big thing in the longest format going forward. Jansen is currently representing the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the inaugural SA20 2023.
India pacer Renuka Singh Thakur adjudged ICC Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year 2022
The emerging pace sensation of the Indian women’s team Renuka Singh Thakur has been adjudged the Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2022 by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Renuka was India's find of 2022, especially in the shortest format where she succeeded in picking up wickets consistently and also played a key role in the Women in Blue making the finals of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Ian Healy urges Australian selectors to promote Steve Smith as opener in white-ball cricket
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy has questioned the national selectors for not considering Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith for the role of an opener in the limited-overs set-up. Healy’s remarks have come as the middle-order batter is going through a purple patch in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2022, having registered two successive centuries and a half-century to his name.
IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma vents his frustration out on Shardul Thakur
Skipper Rohit Sharma is usually a calm and composed person on the cricket field who does not involve in any on-field aggression or over the top celebrations. However, he has lost his composure on a few occasions when any of his teammates have committed silly mistakes while fielding. The ‘Hitman’ vented out his frustrations for a disappointing bowling performance and the player at the receiving end was bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur.
The Hundred 2023 to kickstart on August 1, final to be played at Lord's on 27
The Hundred 2023 fixtures have finally been unveiled on Tuesday, January 24 and this will be the third edition of the 100-ball tournament featuring both men’s and women’s cricket teams. The competition will be played for a duration of four weeks in the month of August which happens to be the peak of English summer. The Hundred 2023 kicks off on Tuesday, August 1 and concludes on the August 27.
Police nabs notorious teenagers in Prestwich for allegedly possessing bladed article and cricket bat for robbery
Three teenagers have been arrested after they carried out an atrocious robbery last Friday night in Prestwich where they had allegedly made use of a bladed article as well as a cricket bat. The reports claim that the cops were alerted immediately at midnight when group of males in a parked vehicle were attacked. People seated in the vehicle were then attacked by another group after which an incident of robbery occurred. However, the police reached the spot and nabbed the culprits.
IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli appreciates centurion Rohit Sharma while walking out to bat during third ODI
Rohit Sharma finally roared back to form by scoring a domineering century in the third One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Tuesday, January 24. It was indeed a morale-boosting performance for the Indian skipper who was looking to scale the three-figure mark for a long time in the ODI circuit. However, the one thing that grabbed everyone's attention was him being appreciated by his long time teammate and good friend Virat Kohli.
Mohammad Amir can play international cricket for Pakistan if he takes his retirement back: PCB chief Najam Sethi
Mohammad Amir announced his shocking retirement from international cricket back in December 2020. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has said that senior pacer Mohammad Amir can still make a comeback to the national team provided he takes his retirement back.
Haroon Rasheed appointed as the national cricket team's chief selector by Pakistan Cricket Board
Haroon Rasheed played international cricket for Pakistan between 1977 to 1983. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially appointed Haroon Rasheed as the chief selector of the national selection committee on Monday, January 23. The news was shared by the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Najam Sethi as he confirmed the same to the journalists during a press conference.
Jos Buttler named captain of ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled its Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2022 for its annual cricket awards ceremony. The complete list of the playing XI was unveiled by the governing body of world cricket on Monday, January 23. This list comprises the world-class batters, bowlers and all-rounders who showcased consistent performances in the shortest format in the year 2022.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Prediction- Who will win today's third ODI match?
India and New Zealand will be facing off in the third and final One Day International at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Tuesday, January 24. Having already sealed the series, an elated Indian team would now be eyeing a whitewash by coming out on top in this dead rubber contest. Should the hosts succeed in getting the job done, then they will complete a second straight ODI series whitewash this month having blanked Sri Lanka 3-0 earlier.
Suryakumar Yadav, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav and Team India staff visit Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain to pray for Rishabh Pant's recovery
India will be facing New Zealand in the third ODI at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, January 24. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram A few members of the Indian cricket team squad, paid a visit to the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on the morning of Monday, January 23, to offer prayers for the speedy recovery of wicketkeeper-batter, Rishabh Pant. Pant had met with a fatal accident between Manglaur and Narsan on December 30.
Shoaib Akhtar disassociates from his 'Rawalpindi Express' biopic, threatens to move legally if makers continue with project
“RAWALPINDI EXPRESS – Running against the odds” was slated for release on November 16, 2023. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram Pakistan pace icon Shoaib Akhtar has disassociated from his biopic titled ‘Rawalpindi Express’ citing a violation of agreement. The 47-year-old confirmed the same on Saturday, January 21.
SA20: Joburg Super Kings skipper Faf du Plessis takes screamer to dismiss Roelof van der Merwe
Faf du Plessis took two catches and also effected a run out against Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram Joburg Super Kings skipper Faf du Plessis took an absolute blinder to dismiss Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s Roelof van der Merwe in match 17 of the SA20 2023 at the St. Georges Park in Gqeberha on Saturday, January 21. It was a well-judged catch from the Super Kings skipper that left the batter as well as the viewers shell-shocked.
Twitter cannot keep calm as MI Emirates clinch last-ball thriller against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
The match 11 of the International League (ILT20) 2023 saw MI Emirates snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by five wickets in a last-ball thriller at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, January 21. The thrilling win by Emirates ensured that the Knight Riders’ losing streak in the ongoing tournament continues.
ILT20 2023: Raymond Reifer forgets to ground his bat; gets adjudged out by cousin
Abu Dhabi Knights Riders have had a disastrous ILT20 2023 so far. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram A run out is the most unfortunate way for any batter to lose their wicket and it is really frustrating when the person is well-set at the crease.
Netizens applaud Englishman for his enterprising century against Dubai Capitals
The Sharjah Warriors comfortably overcame Dubai Capitals by seven wickets in match 10 of the International League (ILT20) 2022 that was played at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, January 21. This was a much-needed victory for Warriors who have finally made some advancement on the points table. Dubai Capitals on the other hand need to rework on their gameplan as they find themselves languishing at the fifth position in the six-team event with just a solitary win from their four outings.
India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI - Talking Points and Who Said What?
India outclassed New Zealand by eight wickets in the second One Day International at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur on January 21. By the virtue of this win, the hosts have also taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Unlike the previous game in Hyderabad, where the Indian team were given a run for their money, the second game turned out to be a one-sided affair with Rohit Sharma and co. being on top right from the word ‘go’.
'Thoda ball hila or Garba chalu' - Irfan Pathan's hilarious dig as New Zealand collapse in second ODI
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan took a hilarious dig at the New Zealand batters after they collapse in the second One Day International at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on January 21. The Indian bowlers made the most of the surface after skipper Rohit Sharma opted to bowl first. The Kiwi top-order failed to negotiate with the new ball and ended up losing five wickets with just 15 runs on the board.
'PCB cannot afford to be inefficient'- Najam Sethi urges people in his close vicinity to refrain from asking for free passes/tickets for PSL 2023
Last year's finalists Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars will lock horns in the curtain-raiser of the PSL 2023 on February 13. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has urged his friends not to ask for free passes to watch the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 matches in stadiums.
'As cricketers we don't understand that'- Kapil Dev questions selectors' logic for benching Suryakumar Yadav after his match-winning T20I ton
Suryakumar Yadav was benched for the first two ODIs against Sri Lanka despite scoring a 51-ball 112 in the third T20I earlier this month. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram India’s legendary captain Kapil Dev has questioned the national selectors’ logic behind excluding Suryakumar Yadav for the first One Day International against Sri Lanka last week despite him having scored a match-winning century a few days earlier.
'Hales Storm in ILT20'- Twitterati laud Alex Hales as he becomes the first centurion of the tournament
The Desert Vipers completely outplayed the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders convincingly by 111 runs in the ninth match of the International League (ILT20) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday, January 20. While this emphatic win has made the Vipers one of the firm favorites to win this competition, it has put Abu Dhabi’s chances in total disarray and they have to pull up their socks after their overall net run rate has been heavily damaged.
Over 30 companies interested in buying WIPL teams, CSK owners India Cements join the race
More than 30 companies have reportedly expressed their interest in buying the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) teams with just over a month to go for the commencement of the inaugural edition of the tournament. The companies have accepted the Invitation To Tender (ITT) document which makes them eligible to bid for a WIPL team. However, what really stands out here is that some of these firms are new entrants who are looking to make a mark in the sporting league business.
'Pay attention; if we had time, we would have played 4-day matches'- Wasim Akram urges young Pakistan pacers to focus on domestic cricket
Pakistan fast bowlers showcased dismal performances in the home Test series against England and New Zealand in the absence of Shaheen Afridi. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram has urged the country’s emerging pacers to give more weightage to domestic cricket rather than just getting carried away by the monetary rewards of bowling only four overs in the shortest format.
EAC vs JOH Today's Match Prediction- Who will win today's SA20 match?
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be facing off against Joburg Super Kings in Match 17 of the SA20 2023 at the St Georges Park in Gqueberha on Saturday, January 21. Both teams have so far had contrasting fortunes in the ongoing tournament and would be hoping to add a few more precious points to their tally. The Sunrisers are currently on a roll and will be oozing with confidence heading into this clash having won their last three matches including doing the double over MI Cape Town.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape franchise owner Kaviya Maran gets a marriage proposal from a South African fan
Kaviya Maran is also the co-owner of the Sunrisers Hyderabad, the IPL franchise. Get every cricket updates! Follow us on Google NewsTelegram The Sunrisers Eastern Cape continued their winning run in the ongoing SA20 2023 with a five-wicket victory over the Paarl Royals at the Boland Park on Paarl on Thursday, January 19 and are only going from strength to strength as the tournament progresses.
MCC makes new amendments to non-striker run out rule after Adam Zampa's decision was overturned in BBL
The custodians of cricketing laws, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has decided to remove the ambiguity regarding run out at the non-strikers’ end with immediate effect. This happened in the wake of a controversial incident featuring the Melbourne Stars skipper Adam Zampa in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2022. During the Stars’ encounter against city rivals Melbourne Renegades, Zampa had dislodged the bails during his follow-through as non-striker Tom Rogers advanced down the wicket.
'What a comprehensive win!'- Twitterati elated as Gulf Giants decimate Dubai Capitals by 101 runs
The Gulf Giants registered a comprehensive 101-run victory over the Dubai Capitals in the eighth match of the International League (ILT20) 2023 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday, January 19. This massive win has helped the Giants leapfrog to the top in the points table having won all their opening three games so far.
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