Potential biomarkers for glioma brain tumour found in blood
Researchers have found potential gene biomarkers that can be used for prognosis and early diagnosis of primary brain tumour glioblastoma.
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Year: 2019
IGIB: Mutation in smell gene found associated with asthma
A study of four-generation Indian family with asthma and validation in a paediatric cohort led to the discovery of an
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IIT Hyderabad team uses plant extract, heat to kill cancer cells
IIT Hyderabad used chlorophyll-rich extract of a medicinal plant encapsulated in nanoparticles along with a dye to kill cancer cells
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Painting cows with zebra stripes cuts insect attacks
Instead of using pesticides, painting cows with zebra-like stripes led to 50% reduction in the number of biting flies. As
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IISc professor has two papers retracted, three corrected for image issues
Two papers of Prof. Kithiganahalli N. Balaji from IISc have been retracted and three more have been corrected for issues
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Plants emit ultrasonic distress screams when stressed
Researchers at Tel-Aviv University have found plants making airborne emission of ultrasound screams when subjected to stress. They suspect that
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JNCASR’s molecule effective against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
JNCASR researchers have synthesised a molecule that shows high antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. The molecule has no toxicity
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Rheumatoid arthritis: CDRI’s peptide effective in preventing cartilage destruction
CDRI researchers have used a specific fragment of a protein secreted by the parasitic worm liver fluke to protect the
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Measles cases continue to increase globally since 2016
There has been a 59% drop in measles cases between 2000 and 2018. Yet, since 2016, there has been a
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2.3 million children in India unvaccinated for measles, second highest globally
At 2.3 million, India has the second highest number of children who are not vaccinated against measles. In 2017, 2.9
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IIT Roorkee’s novel molecule effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria
A molecule identified by IIT Roorkee researchers exhibits broadspectrum bactericidal activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria. The molecule was found to be
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Brazilian researchers remain anonymous in a published paper on Amazon forest fire
Due to fear of losing their job, researchers from Brazil have preferred to remain anonymous in a paper on Amazon
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Bharat Biotech’s typhoid conjugate vaccine offers 82% protection
Bharat Biotech’s typhoid conjugate vaccine shows nearly 82% efficacy at 12 months in a Phase-3 trail carried out in Nepal.
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