Tag: Research
Wellcome Trust-DBT Alliance fellowships in biomedical research open now
These fellowships are available across the full spectrum of biomedical research from fundamental molecular and cellular studies through clinical and public health research until 16h of July 2017............
India hikes soil research budget by 30% to combat desertification
On the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification, the union minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has mentioned that desertification can be tackled effectively through strong community participation and cooperation at all levels..........
Scientists decipher why epilepsy drugs don’t work for some women
The study has found that a variation in a gene called Cytochrome P4501A1 (CYP1A1) is responsible for some women to suffer from frequent epileptic seizures.......
BioVoice eMag June 2017 Issue-1 Volume-2
BioVoice eMag June 2017 Issue-1 Volume-2:
The 1st anniversary edition of BioVoice includes the cover story, ‘The Milestones’ that looks at the various top trends,...
Indian scientists isolate vitamin B12 in friendly bacteria
Researchers at the Karnal-based National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) says that such novel vitamin B12 producing strains can be exploited in future for increasing B12 content of the deficient food bases using bio-fortification strategy.........
Vaccination & deworming combine offers better TB Protection, suggest scientists
The scientists at the National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai found that latent TB patients with worm infestation had lower numbers of immune cells called B-cells that secrete antibodies which keep TB under check..........
GM rice to reduce phosphorus fertilizer usage
The new genetically modified rice developed at Delhi-based National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) has improved natural phosphorus utilization capacity that can reduce use of fertilizers..........
CICR study points to quality issues in Bt cotton seeds
The Nagpur-based Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) during a study conducted in 2014 and 2015, has found that there are several issues in the Bt Cotton seeds.........
Animal derived ‘hanging drop’ cells to help in liver studies
Researchers took cells from sheep and buffalo livers from slaughterhouses and cultured them in varying media and culture conditions and showed that in one of the conditions called ‘Hanging Drop’ method..........
Indian scientists discover new drug for depression and anxiety
The compound has been found to be non-toxic and more effective than commonly used anti-depressant, fluoxetine. It enhanced social interaction in animal tests..........