Tag: Drosophila
Scientists pave the way for a new therapy for type 2...
The scientists have found that an enzyme called PIP4K in the body plays a major role in determining the ability of cells to detect and respond to the hormone insulin....................
Scientists gain new insight into neurodegenerative diseases using fruit flies
Taking cues from earlier research studies which had demonstrated that reduced Ataxin-2 levels in mice pre-disposed to ALS-like illness slowed down their onset and progression of neurodegeneration, the scientists focused on a particular protein............
Stem cell discovery in fruit flies may lead to cure for...
At the National Center for Biological Sciences-TIFR, Bangalore, researchers have discovered a new population of stem cells in muscles of Drosophila flies involved in repair of injured tissue.............
Dr Rakesh Mishra appointed as the new Director of CCMB, Hyderabad
The Hyderabad based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology has got new director, Dr R K Mishra...