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TrueNet: Indian diagnostic test for disease such as TB
In a significant development, the WHO Global Tuberculosis Programme has included an Indian molecular assay as an initial test for detecting the disease and...
Tracing brain receptor linked to brain disorders
A step towards a drug for schizophrenia like diseases.
Scientists created organic and herbal lipsticks for lipstick lovers
Scientists have extracted natural colors and dyes from the natural occurring vegetables and plants sources and developed organic and herbal lipsticks for ladies.
New system to promote wound healing
Scientists at the Department of Biotechnology’s Thiruvananthapuram-based Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology have developed a new system that promises to improve the delivery of...
Strategic reasons do not allow dual time zones in India
Northeastern states of India Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura – and Andaman and Nicobar Islands were demanding different time zone as...
New method to study insect muscles developed
Much like birds, insects exhibit remarkably variable and versatile flights. Fruit flies, for instance, achieve wing beat frequencies of approximately 200 Hertz. A subset...
Database of everyday chemicals harmful to human health
In our daily lives, we get exposed to dozens of chemicals either through products we use or consume as well as through exposure to...
Increasing protein and dairy intake may help reduce burden of diabetes: study
Diabetes - increase in blood glucose levels - is an emerging health problem, especially in developing countries. According to the World Health Organisation, India...
How Vitamin D deficiency can cause heart failure?
Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, because it helps the body use calcium from the diet. Traditionally, vitamin D deficiency has been associated...
Yamuna highly polluted in many stretches beyond Delhi too
The stretch of Yamuna river that extends from Delhi to Etawah in Uttar Pradesh is highly polluted, according to a new study that monitored...
BARC develops nanosilver coating that can kill bacteria
The antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles are being explored to develop new antimicrobials and to enhance the efficacy of existing antimicrobial agents. A group...
Composite material that can absorb electromagnetic radiation developed
The rising level of electromagnetic radiation emitted by communication devices and electronic instruments is becoming a cause of concern.
An effective shielding material having suitable...