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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Sardis: The Enduring Legacy of a Forgotten Capital Now Etched in Global Memory
After seven decades of painstaking excavation, the ancient city of Sardis—once the opulent capital of Lydia—has been inscribed on UNESCO’s …
Sardis: The Enduring Legacy of a Once-Great Capital Now Etched in Stone
After 70 years of meticulous excavation, the ancient city of Sardis—capital of the Lydian Empire and a crossroads of civilizations—has …
Sardis: A 70-Year Quest Culminates in UNESCO Recognition
The ancient Lydian capital, excavated since 1958, joins the ranks of global heritage sites—preserving a legacy that redefines our understanding …
The Sunlight Paradox: Rethinking Vitamin D Beyond Conventional Wisdom
Emerging research suggests that sunlight’s role in vitamin D synthesis may be overstated, challenging long-held public health recommendations.
Sardis: The 70-Year Dig That Rewrote History and Earned UNESCO’s Highest Honor
After decades of meticulous excavation, the ancient Lydian capital of Sardis has finally been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage …