Tag: Scientists
Scientists develop method to identify fake processed food articles
The main highlight of the research was that researchers were able to identify the species by using what are called conserved mitochondrial genes extracted from DNA of the sample...........
Indian scientists make a new gel for wound healing application
The gel aggregates platelets and prevents loss of blood which in turns aids wound closure. It also has the ability to incorporate antibiotics and provides sustained release of the drug at the injury site..........
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.......
DBT to fund R&D of genome engineering technologies
The circular by Department of Biotechnology mentions that the preference will be given to multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional or networking efforts to develop genome engineering technologies and their applications..........
Indian scientists inch closer to develop a new blood cancer drug
The new compound developed by the team of scientists supported under IISc-DBT collaborative program, has been found to be most effective in leukemic cells.......Read More
Solution to drug resistant kala-azar might be just on cards!
The team of researchers from the CDRI and BHU have recently figured out that nine proteins present in the invading parasite play an important role in its response to antimony agents currently in use.........
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..........
Alien weed rings alarm bells in North-East
The latest study by local scientists have reported that the weed is posing a threat to biodiversity in parts of Assam, particularly the catchment area of river Dhansiri and eastern part of river Kopili.............