Tag: DBT
Artists, biomedical researchers come together for ‘Healthy Mind Street Art’ in...
In a unique first-of-its kind event, the George Institute for Global Health, India and the Wellcome Trust/ DBT India Alliance joined hands to organise the Healthy Mind Street Art event at Select City Walk mall in Saket, Delhi...…....
Indian scientists discover a drug target for neurodegenerative diseases & cancer
Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) based scientists have found that while activation of a specific protein (TRIM16) in human cells can decrease protein aggregates which cause neurodegenerative diseases, its inactivation in cancer cells results in reduced tumor growth.........………………...
India to play a leading role in development of influenza vaccine
European Union and India have announced their engagement on research & innovation to develop a cost-effective & affordable Next Generation Influenza Vaccine. In total, EUR 30 million has been earmarked for research and innovation actions...……...
Gut bacteria are a reservoir of drug resistance genes, find THSTI...
Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad based scientists have found that friendly gut bacteria are a reservoir of drug resistance genes which when transferred to disease-causing bacteria may make them untreatable...............
2nd edition of ‘National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition’ launched in Delhi
The entrepreneurs with the best ideas stand to win investment opportunities up to USD $200,000, cash prizes of INR 38 lakhs, mentorship by industry and investment experts and business acceleration...…………….
Scientists decipher how JE virus enters brain cells
A team of Indian scientists has identified two brain cell proteins, PLVAP (Plasmalemma vesicle-associated protein) and GKN3 (Gastrokine3) that facilitate entry of the Japanese Encephalitis virus inside the brain cells.............
Scientists unravel how zika virus causes abnormal brain in babies
Researchers at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) at Manesar have carried out detailed investigations to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms that may help to understand how zika causes microcephaly in babies.............. .
Venture Center’s BIG Conclave 2018 set to be held in Pune...
An annual gathering of the who's who of biotech innovation, the event aimed at discussing the progress of BIRAC's flagship scheme, Biotechnology Ignition Grant, is being organized at the National Chemical Laboratory campus in Pune...……...
WT-DBT India Alliance’s early career fellowships open for biomedical researchers
The aspiring applicants if selected can pursue research in biomedical sciences while expecting the funding grant with competitive remuneration and personal support...............
Blue revolution: DBT’s mega project on aquaculture & marine biotech
The Department of Biotechnology has announced the launch of national network project on molecular screening, cell culture-based isolation and characterization of finfish and shellfish viruses and establishment of a national repository..............