Tag: Scientists
Govt encouraging young scientists to take up research work, says Y...
As per the Minister of State for Science and Technology, Mr Y S Chowdary, the ease of funding, speed of delivery, attractive fellowships etc. are some of the characteristics of the young scientist research programmes........
New method developed to identify pests with precision
The scientists at the Centre for DNA Taxonomy in Kolkata, have developed a DNA barcoding technique to identify thrips insect species in India and found that this technique is effective...........
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.........