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Moss spores survive space exposure, testing life’s bounds, PgII

Moss spores exhibit remarkable resilience in space, surviving extreme UV radiation and vacuum, paving way for extraterrestrial colonization possibilities.

Space Technology Biotechnology

25 Nov, 2025

Moss spores survive space exposure, testing life’s bounds, PgII

Moss spores exhibit remarkable resilience in space, surviving extreme UV radiation and vacuum, paving way for extraterrestrial colonization possibilities.

25 Nov, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Farmers must reap fruits of genetic engineering, Pg14

India poised to embrace genome-edited crops, ICAR develops indigenous gene-editing tool to boost agricultural productivity and reduce import dependence.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

25 Nov, 2025

Farmers must reap fruits of genetic engineering, Pg14

India poised to embrace genome-edited crops, ICAR develops indigenous gene-editing tool to boost agricultural productivity and reduce import dependence.

25 Nov, 2025

Space Technology Biotechnology

Moss spores survive nine months in space, Pg9

Moss spores exhibit remarkable resilience, surviving nine months in space, paving way for sustainable life-support systems development.

Space Technology Biotechnology

24 Nov, 2025

Moss spores survive nine months in space, Pg9

Moss spores exhibit remarkable resilience, surviving nine months in space, paving way for sustainable life-support systems development.

24 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Pharmacogenomics: reading genes to tailor prescriptions for individuals, PgII

Pharmacogenomics revolutionizes healthcare by tailoring prescriptions based on individual genetic makeup, enhancing drug efficacy and minimizing adverse reactions.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

21 Nov, 2025

Pharmacogenomics: reading genes to tailor prescriptions for individuals, PgII

Pharmacogenomics revolutionizes healthcare by tailoring prescriptions based on individual genetic makeup, enhancing drug efficacy and minimizing adverse reactions.

21 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Home-grown gene editing tool can make therapy cheaper, effective, Pg13

Indigenous CRISPR gene-editing tool 'Birsa-101' offers affordable sickle cell disease therapy, phase I trials to begin next year.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

21 Nov, 2025

Home-grown gene editing tool can make therapy cheaper, effective, Pg13

Indigenous CRISPR gene-editing tool 'Birsa-101' offers affordable sickle cell disease therapy, phase I trials to begin next year.

21 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Redefining the narrative of TB eradication worldwide, Pg6

India's TB eradication efforts gain global recognition as point-of-care diagnostics revolutionize treatment accessibility, earning prestigious Kochon Prize and redefining global strategies.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

20 Nov, 2025

Redefining the narrative of TB eradication worldwide, Pg6

India's TB eradication efforts gain global recognition as point-of-care diagnostics revolutionize treatment accessibility, earning prestigious Kochon Prize and redefining global strategies.

20 Nov, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Now, desi gene editing technology to aid cheaper, commercial GE crop breeding, Pg3

Indian scientists develop indigenous TnpB gene editing technology, offering cheaper alternative to CRISPR-Cas for commercial GE crop breeding.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

20 Nov, 2025

Now, desi gene editing technology to aid cheaper, commercial GE crop breeding, Pg3

Indian scientists develop indigenous TnpB gene editing technology, offering cheaper alternative to CRISPR-Cas for commercial GE crop breeding.

20 Nov, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

What are UNESCO’s new guidelines for the use of neurotechnology?, PgII

UNESCO unveils global ethical framework for neurotechnology, balancing innovation with human rights, addressing misuse of brain data and ensuring responsible development.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

18 Nov, 2025

What are UNESCO’s new guidelines for the use of neurotechnology?, PgII

UNESCO unveils global ethical framework for neurotechnology, balancing innovation with human rights, addressing misuse of brain data and ensuring responsible development.

18 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology

How is the global precision medicine market shaping up?, Pg8

Precision medicine poised to revolutionize Indian healthcare; faces regulatory hurdles, affordability issues despite $22B market potential by 2027.

Health Sector Biotechnology

17 Nov, 2025

How is the global precision medicine market shaping up?, Pg8

Precision medicine poised to revolutionize Indian healthcare; faces regulatory hurdles, affordability issues despite $22B market potential by 2027.

17 Nov, 2025

World Wars Biotechnology Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Features of ricin toxin, at the centre of alleged terror plot, Pg26

Gujarat ATS arrests three for allegedly plotting terror attack using Ricin, a potent toxin derived from castor beans.

World Wars Biotechnology Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

14 Nov, 2025

Features of ricin toxin, at the centre of alleged terror plot, Pg26

Gujarat ATS arrests three for allegedly plotting terror attack using Ricin, a potent toxin derived from castor beans.

14 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Poverty and Hunger Food Processing and Related Industries Biotechnology

Does India need nutritional transformation?, Pg8

India poised for nutritional transformation via functional foods and smart proteins, demanding regulatory clarity and public-private partnerships for sustainable growth.

Health Sector Poverty and Hunger Food Processing and Related Industries Biotechnology

10 Nov, 2025

Does India need nutritional transformation?, Pg8

India poised for nutritional transformation via functional foods and smart proteins, demanding regulatory clarity and public-private partnerships for sustainable growth.

10 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

What does new study show on diabetes risks?, Pg13

New study reveals metabolites in blood as early warning signals for diabetes and kidney disease, offering potential for proactive prevention.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

9 Nov, 2025

What does new study show on diabetes risks?, Pg13

New study reveals metabolites in blood as early warning signals for diabetes and kidney disease, offering potential for proactive prevention.

9 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology

Study calls for tailored treatments for regional HIV variations, Pg11.

Indian study reveals HIV antibody treatments' effectiveness varies regionally, necessitating tailored approaches for different viral strains and geographical locations.

Health Sector Biotechnology

9 Nov, 2025

Study calls for tailored treatments for regional HIV variations, Pg11.

Indian study reveals HIV antibody treatments' effectiveness varies regionally, necessitating tailored approaches for different viral strains and geographical locations.

9 Nov, 2025

Buffer Stocks and Food Security Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Need for shift in focus from food security to nutrition security: PM, Pg12

PM Modi urges scientists to prioritize nutrition security, biofortified crops, and low-cost fertilizers at ESTIC 2024.

Buffer Stocks and Food Security Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

4 Nov, 2025

Need for shift in focus from food security to nutrition security: PM, Pg12

PM Modi urges scientists to prioritize nutrition security, biofortified crops, and low-cost fertilizers at ESTIC 2024.

4 Nov, 2025

Biotechnology

The curious case of the ant queen producing sons of two species, PgII.

Ant queens exhibit unique reproductive strategy, producing sons of two distinct species through chromosome elimination and cloning, reveals Nature study.

Biotechnology

3 Nov, 2025

The curious case of the ant queen producing sons of two species, PgII.

Ant queens exhibit unique reproductive strategy, producing sons of two distinct species through chromosome elimination and cloning, reveals Nature study.

3 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

ICMR seeks partners to develop antibody against Nipah virus, Pg12

ICMR seeks collaboration for indigenous monoclonal antibody development against Nipah virus, aiming to enhance national preparedness and reduce high case fatality rates.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

3 Nov, 2025

ICMR seeks partners to develop antibody against Nipah virus, Pg12

ICMR seeks collaboration for indigenous monoclonal antibody development against Nipah virus, aiming to enhance national preparedness and reduce high case fatality rates.

3 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology

‘Activated’ gold nanoparticles may fight obesity, Pg10

Gold nanoparticles, activated by ultrasound, convert white fat to brown fat, reducing obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice.

Health Sector Biotechnology

2 Nov, 2025

‘Activated’ gold nanoparticles may fight obesity, Pg10

Gold nanoparticles, activated by ultrasound, convert white fat to brown fat, reducing obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice.

2 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cigarette butts in urban parks found to foster drug-resistant bacteria, posing public health risks through antibiotic resistance gene transfer.

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Nov, 2025

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cigarette butts in urban parks found to foster drug-resistant bacteria, posing public health risks through antibiotic resistance gene transfer.

2 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Biotechnology

Shorter, simpler breast cancer treatment: where evidence meets practice, PgII.

Subcutaneous breast cancer treatment offers faster delivery, reduces hospital time, and improves patient experience, but access remains uneven across India.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Biotechnology

31 Oct, 2025

Shorter, simpler breast cancer treatment: where evidence meets practice, PgII.

Subcutaneous breast cancer treatment offers faster delivery, reduces hospital time, and improves patient experience, but access remains uneven across India.

31 Oct, 2025

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers Space Technology Biotechnology