Monthly Archives: April 2018
Bael extracts can neutralize cobra venom, confirm scientists
Scientists evaluated extracts of leaves, bark and roots of the tree in laboratory and then used computer-based studies to identify molecules in these extracts that attach to venom proteins and can aid detoxification...............
Pendency of patent applications down from 2.04 lakh to 1.72 lakh
As per the concerned minister, the 6235 applications were examined in February 2018 as against 3925 during the corresponding period during last year..................
“We are trying to ensure that new TB diagnostic tools are accessible & affordable”
In an exclusive interaction with the BioVoice, Dr Sanjay Sarin, Country Head, Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) shared the detailed insights on the efforts of his organization to tackle the tuberculosis situation in India................
Urban Indians are suffering from brittle bones : Study
According to a study by Department of Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi with the help of city-based non government organization “Arthritis Care Foundation,’ about 9 % suffering from osteoporosis and 60 % suffering from osteopenia.........
Rajasthan gets first mega food park at Ajmer
The Park has been set up at a cost of Rs 113.57 crore and will benefit around 25,000 farmers in this as well as neighbouring districts....................
Safe Blood Transfusion: A Challenge
The challenge is not just with fragmentation or the number of blood banks, it is also with the lack of regular, repeat voluntary blood donations and screening techniques that are used to test donated blood, writes Sumit Bagaria...........
Apollo Pharmacy, India’s largest retail pharmacy chain, opens 3000th outlet
The Chairman and Founder of Apollo Hospitals, Dr Prathap C. Reddy inaugurated the Apollo Pharmacy's Seevaram, Thuraipakkam outlet..............
Farm scientists should make agriculture profitable & sustainable: Vice President
Asking the scientists and researchers to spend “considerable time” with farmers to come out with practical solutions, Mr Venkaiah Naidu suggested that staying with farmers should be made mandatory for students pursuing agricultural courses.............
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FACE TO FACE: Kishan Karunakaran, Chief Executive Officer, Buyofuel
Kishan Karunakaran, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Buyofuel, shares his exclusive insights into the India's unique online biofuel marketplace and a key player in the bioenergy sector
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“Hyperspectral imaging dramatically enhances crop management”
Amandeep Panwar, Director and Co-founder of BharatRohan, shares his views on the company's larger mission, achievements, latest initiatives and outlook
