India Science Wire
Particulate Matter from cigarettes, mosquito coils make indoor pollution toxic: study
Indoor pollution is a major cause of worry in homes and closed environments. Now a new study has warned that burning of mosquito coils...
Found: new vine snake species after a gap 113 years
Zoologists have discovered a new vine snake species from the eastern State of Odisha. A new taxon of vine snake is being found after...
Wheat varieties susceptible to new strains of yellow rust fungus: study
Agriculture scientists have cautioned about likely spread of extremely virulent strains of fungus that causes yellow rust in wheat to which currently used wheat...
New biomaterial can address microbial infections on medical implants
Researchers at Hyderabad-based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology have identified a new biomaterial to prevent microbial infections on medical implants like urethral catheters.
Studies have...
Salt intake still high in most developing countries: study
A new study has found that Indians, on an average, consumed almost 10 gm of salt per day, which is double the World Health...
Scientists move a step closer to drought-tolerant soybean variety
The productivity of soybean, an important oilseed crop, is severely affected due to droughts. A team of Indian scientists has now identified genotypes of...
New method can help predict reservoir levels three months in advance
As the mercury soars and countdown begins for the monsoon, storage levels in reservoirs keep the government and hydropower generators on tenterhooks. Now Indian...
New method for controlled-release makes cancer drugs less toxic to healthy tissues
Chemotherapy is one of the most widely used treatments for cancer. It involves a single or combination of drugs that prevent cancer cells from...
A new biomaterial to heal detached retina
Detachment of retina in the eye is one of the leading causes of blindness in developing countries. In a recent study, researchers created a...
Scientists synthesize cannabis like products in lab
Cannabinoids are chemicals extracted from cannabis and they find a range of medical applications. Given regulatory and other restrictions on cultivation of cannabis, scientists...
Scientists identify genetic factors responsible for infertility among Indian men
Male infertility in India is very high. It is generally due to low production and motility of sperm, abnormal shape of sperm or complete...
A peek into secret lives of Indian spiders
Spiders are found everywhere from blazing deserts to freezing climes, exhibiting extreme resilience, adaptability, and unique survival mechanisms. It is no wonder that they...