Dinesh C Sharma New Delhi: Thousands of infants die due to infections in the first few weeks of their life. A bulk of these deaths can be prevented with an inexpensive probiotic-based […]
Indian scientists find how arsenic reduces immunity
Monika Kundu Srivastava New Delhi: A group of Indian scientists have figured out how exposure to arsenic reduces immunity. Arsenic’s role in disrupting body’s immune response by hindering development of thymus – […]
Scientists develop natural material for faster blood clotting
Dr Swati Subodh New Delhi: Excessive blood loss due to injury may result in serious medical complications and, in extreme situations, even death. The problem could be severe in case of patients […]
Seven defining S&T contributions that have impacted every Indian
Dinesh C Sharma New Delhi: As India completes 70 years of its independence, it is time to introspect at the contribution of science and technology to national development. Several scientific and technological developments […]
Mega science projects: India poised to join league of global scientific leaders
Dr T V Venkateswaran New Delhi: Shedding its hesitant and cautious approach of the past with regard to participating in global mega science projects, India has taken bold steps in recent years […]
Indian scientists resurrect World War era drug to fight malaria
Jyoti Singh New Delhi: A neglected and old anti-parasitic drug used during the World War II is emerging as a new weapon in the fight against malaria as malaria parasite becomes resistant […]
Electricity from water tech ready for takeoff
Dr. T.V.Venkateswaran and Jyoti Singh New Delhi: It was like a dream come true. One year ago, scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in New Delhi demonstrated that it was possible to […]
New way to grow sandal trees could boost production
Sunderarajan Padmanabhan In recent years, production of sandalwood has dwindled while the demand has been going up. Production has dropped from 4000 tonnes in the 1950s to 500 tonnes a year, mainly […]
Antibiotic resistant bacteria found in chicken, sprouts
Bhavya Khullar New Delhi: A study in Mumbai has detected antibiotic resistant bacteria in commonly consumed food items like raw chicken and sprouted beans. Scientists have isolated bacteria resistant to antibiotics from […]
Recycling is the answer to India’s water woes
Dr T.V. Venkateshwaran and Jyoti Singh New Delhi: The per capita availability of water in India is going down progressively and the situation may become precarious unless the country takes measures like […]
Indian scientists develop new approach to combat TB
Dr Swati Subodh New Delhi: A group of Indian scientists have identified molecules which are effective in inhibiting the growth of tuberculosis-causing bacteria – Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The molecules target an important gene, […]
Awareness alone not enough to address lifestyle diseases
Dr. Shikha T Malik New Delhi: Indian kids have reasonable knowledge about lifestyle diseases and their risk factors, but this knowledge does not translate into preventive action, a new study has revealed. […]
It will be possible to diagnose liver fibrosis from blood samples
Bhavya Khullar New Delhi: Doctors have long been using biopsy to diagnose liver fibrosis. A new study says it may be possible to diagnose the liver disease with a blood test in […]
Indian astronomers discover supermega river of galaxies, name it Saraswati
T V Venkateswaran New Delh: A team of Indian astronomers has identified a cosmic behemoth – a supercluster of galaxies – about 4 billion light-years away from us. The new discovery has […]
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