IGIB researchers’ first step to rein in cancer cells
Controlling the level of telomerase can probably prevent cancer metastasis. Researchers at Delhi’s CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB)
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IISER Thiruvananthapuram: Scooping out marine oil spills is now possible
The sorbent is able to absorb and congeal 16 times its own weight of oil. More efficient and quick absorption
Read MoreinStem team finds how colour-blind flatworms choose colours
When flatworms (planarians) choose one colour over the other, they are not truly sensing colour. They are comparing the two
Read MoreBleached girls: India and its love for light skin
In India, a light complexion is associated with power, status and beauty, fueling an innovative and growing market of skin-bleaching
Read MoreIACS researchers use a novel approach to cancer drug discovery
Four-stranded DNA structures known as G-quadruplexes, which are present in human genome, can control the activities of cancer-causing genes and
Read MoreThe uncertain future of genetic testing
Bringing genetics into medicine leads to more accuracy, better diagnosis and personalised treatment – but not for all. Carrie Arnold meets
Read MoreH1N1 is back with a vengence
So far this year, 12,500 people have been infected with the influenza A (H1N1) virus in India, of which 600
Read MoreAs another smog season looms, India must act soon to keep Delhi from gasping
Vijay Koul, CSIRO “Smog chokes Delhi”, declared the the New York Times on November 7, 2016, informing readers around the
Read MoreSee how well you can spot photoshoped images
Click here to take the original test used in this study after you read the article and test your ability
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Why India’s National Programme on panchagavya is worrying
Questionable work published in predatory journals is being showcased by the Department of AYUSH as evidence of the benefits of
Read MoreIndian researcher finds malaria drug shields foetus against Zika virus
Effects of using hydroxychloroquine in pregnant women over a long term remains to be assessed. Commonly used malaria drug hydroxychloroquine
Read MoreA looming threat of tuberculosis in children
The RNTCP guidelines on contact screening are heeded mostly in the breach. About 5,500 of over 76,000 children tested in
Read MoreIISER Kolkata team develops corrosion-resistant, fire-retardant material
The multipurpose hybrid material prevents E. coli growth and is hydrophobic. Now, paper or other materials coated with a hydrophobic
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