Tag: CSIR
Even educated unaware about proper use of antibiotics: survey
The survey by NCL, Pune found that more than half of the postgraduates it contacted were not aware that there was a red line on the medicine strips and this indicates that it is a prescription drug and its over-the-counter sale is not allowed..............
Indian scientists find new clues to Parkinson’s
Scientists have proposed that alpha synuclein oligomers which come into the picture early in the aggregation pathway could be responsible for development of Parkinson’s...............
CSIR bags Clarivate Analytics India Innovation Award 2018 in govt category
With over 2800 citations received by their patents, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) scored well on patent citation impact in the government research organization category indicating the relevance and impact of its innovations..................
NCL scientists identify probiotic yeast strain that boosts mineral bioavailability
The scientists at Pune based National Chemical Laboratory, have identified a yeast strain that can improve absorption of phosphorus and make other vital minerals bioavailable.............
CSIR & Vietnam National University to collaborate for joint research
The two sides would set up a Joint Working Group to execute research projects of mutual interest in the areas of material science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and general technology applications.................
Asthma drug could help TB patients as well, find IISc scientists
The researchers at Indian Institute of Science, through extensive studies, have found that the anti-asthma drug, Pranlukast, destroys a specific metabolic pathway in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the causative agent of TB......................
CSIR signs MoU with IORA: CIMAP to host coordinating center on...
The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow (CSIR-CIMAP) will establish a database on the important medicinal plants, their value added products, related experts and industries of the IORA member states...................
Hot springs harbour microbial diversity, finds NCL study
A team of scientists from National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms (NCIM) at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune have isolated untapped bacterial cultures from Unkeshwar hot springs on the bank of river Penganga in Maharashtra..................
Nutrition may help overcome genetic risk of diabetes, reveals CCMB study
New research has revealed that good nutrition in the form of B12 and folic acid supplements has a beneficial impact on genes associated with Type 2 diabetes.............
Govt launches fresh initiatives to boost technology incubators
The new initiatives spelt out in the budget are designed to help translate new technologies developed by biotech and other companies into products of use to society................