Tag: Biotech
DBT & DAE sign MoU for joint collaboration on cancer research
This MOU shall help strengthen the various initiatives specifically for cancer viz. strategizing and prioritizing cancer research, development of new and affordable technologies....................
Fluctuations in miRNA levels serve as warning sign for heart disease:...
In adults who regularly slept fewer than 7 hours per night, the levels of certain microRNAs, (molecules that influence whether or not a gene is expressed) were lower. The link between insufficient sleep and cardiovascular disease may be due, in part, to changes in microRNAs.................
Scientists develop salt tolerant rice variety
The new crop could withstand salt concentration of up to 200 micromoles per litre or about half as saline as seawater without affecting normal growth and grain yield under greenhouse conditions............
AMTZ holds workshop on business sustainability practices for industry & academia
The Andhra Pradesh Medical Technology Zone in partnership with British Standards Institution held a workshop for bioscience sector stakeholders to create awareness about sustainability practices in the corporate world..................
India’s Praj Industries is now 8th hottest company in advanced bioeconomy...
Praj Industries has been ranked 8th in the list of 'Top 50 Hottest Companies in Advanced Bioeconomy' by Biofuel Digest. It also secured unique distinction of being the first Asian company ever to make it in the top 10 rankings........................
DBT seeks AI researchers’ interest to develop applications for affordable healthcare
The call aims to seek pre-proposals from the team of researchers who intend to develop AI-based-solutions or tools to unlock clinically relevant information hidden in the massive amount of data, guided by relevant clinical questions. Last date to apply is 15th May......................
Top govt bodies hold workshop on regulatory compliance to accelerate innovations
The National workshop on regulatory compliance for accelerating innovations held on 9th April, at the Centre for Cellular And Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Bengaluru, was one of the six national programs planned across the nation.................
Special Startup Series: Non invasive point of care device for sickle...
Hyderabad based Cherogene Aarogyam Biotech is developing an affordable, non invasive method to overcome the existing challenges in screening of sickle cell anaemia...................
Syngene International & BIRAC set up Centre for Advanced Protein Studies
The Centre has been set up at Syngene’s campus in Bengaluru by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and will host a state-of-the-art GLP accredited analytical laboratory. The collaboration a part of National Biopharma Mission.............
Lupin’s Pune based biotech facility receives EU GMP clearance
Calling the EU GMP certificate for its Pune facility as a noteworthy achievement, the company has said that it will soon start preparing for the manufacture and launch of its Etanercept Biosimilar for Europe...................