Issue features:

The issue starts with an interesting Editorial on Gut-Brain Axis: Unveiling the Role of the Microbiome in Mental Health Disorders, and presents original studies on Association of OCT1 (rs628031) with COVID-19 Severity in Diabetic Individuals, Exploring the Role of Sperm-derived microRNAs in Idiopathic Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, and Isolation of Potential Hydrocarbon-degrading Microorganisms to Enhance Biodegradation in Hydrocarbon-contaminated Soils.

Further, some interesting reviews find their place such as miRNAs in Infertility, Shadow Beneath the Lamp: Pediatric Response to Different Variants of SARS-CoV-2, Immune Regulatory Cells in Atherosclerosis, The Relationship between Microorganisms and Cancer, Micro-RNA Enshroud Role in Human Pregnancy and finally an interesting study on Nutritional Support during COVID-19: Approaches and Evidence.

XIVth Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Biomedical Sciences (IABSCON 2026), to be held from 24th to 26th March 2026 at the BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, in association with IIT Goa.

The theme for this year’s conference, “Advancements in Research and Technology for Health (ARTH 2026),” emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technologies and innovative research approaches to address current challenges in health and disease.

Issue Highlights:

Editorial- New Journal with a Dynamic Vision

Optimisation of Chondrocyte Propagation from Human Articular Cartilage to Preserve the Chondrocyte characteristics

Role of miRNAs in Precancerous Oral Lesions and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Current Update

Neurological Implications of COVID-19

Unlocking the Potential of Dental Pulp Stem Cells

The Platelet Cargo: A Regenerative Cellution

Vitamin D: A Comprehensive Review

Vitamin C Insufficiency in India