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Scientists use silk polymer to develop artificial vertebral disc
The use of a silk biopolymer to fabricate a biocompatible disc can reduce the cost of artificial discs in future, claim researchers from the Department of Biomaterial and Tissue Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati............
Govt announces new schemes for young scientists & researchers
The schemes primarily aim at early recognition and reward to young talent in the field of science..........
India’s R&D expenditure trebled between 2004 to 2015
The gross expenditure on R&D (GERD) has more than tripled from Rs. 24,117 crore to Rs. 85,326 crore in the decade from 2004-05 to 2014-15..........
New drug combos using pain killers may be effective against cancer
Researchers have combined ruthenium, a metal which is part of the platinum group, with commonly used pain killers (categorized as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to develop four new drug complexes..........
Rural women have resilience to cope with climate risks: study
A new study says women, particularly in marginalized communities, possess the necessary knowledge to cope with climate risks........
‘Virtual psychiatrist’ developed by PGIMER effective in diagnosing mental disorders
The diagnostic accuracy and reliability of the newly developed virtual application were evaluated in a study at remote sites when used by non-psychiatrists with just a brief training in its use.....
Climate change makes Nagaland revive its traditional rice varieties
The hilly state has initiated steps to revive traditional rice as well as millet varieties which over the years gave way to high yielding crop varieties for various reasons.............
Chennai to host special women biotech incubator
The all women startup biotech incubator inaugurated at Golden Jubilee Women Biotech Park in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, aims at promoting women scientists and entrepreneurs as game changers of biotech sector........
New study suggests kidney disease may be linked to pesticide exposure
Organochlorine pesticides such as DDT and endosulfan are banned in many countries owing to their long persistence in the environment and adverse impacts on human health............
Implantable silk mat developed to speed up bone healing
Researchers now plan animal trials in which silk mats will be implanted in goats and sheep to see if it helps to enhance the pace of healing injured joints and to evaluate safety............