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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Biotechnology

New study finds different roots for early and late autism diagnoses, Pg9

Landmark study reveals distinct genetic roots for early versus late autism diagnoses, challenging unitary model and highlighting varied developmental pathways.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Health Sector Biotechnology

27 Oct, 2025

New study finds different roots for early and late autism diagnoses, Pg9

Landmark study reveals distinct genetic roots for early versus late autism diagnoses, challenging unitary model and highlighting varied developmental pathways.

27 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Google’s AI for drug discovery is a win for scientific research, Pg13

Google's AI discovers novel cancer drug use, showcasing AI's potential in accelerating scientific breakthroughs and pharmaceutical research.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

26 Oct, 2025

Google’s AI for drug discovery is a win for scientific research, Pg13

Google's AI discovers novel cancer drug use, showcasing AI's potential in accelerating scientific breakthroughs and pharmaceutical research.

26 Oct, 2025

E Governance IT and Computers Biotechnology

AIIMS portal traces unidentified bodies, missing persons using DNA data, Pg4.

AIIMS launches 'UID' portal with 1,700+ records, using DNA to identify unidentified bodies and missing persons nationwide.

E Governance IT and Computers Biotechnology

25 Oct, 2025

AIIMS portal traces unidentified bodies, missing persons using DNA data, Pg4.

AIIMS launches 'UID' portal with 1,700+ records, using DNA to identify unidentified bodies and missing persons nationwide.

25 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Cipla seals deal to take Mounjaro, weight-loss drug, across country, Pg15.

Cipla partners with Eli Lilly to distribute Mounjaro (Yurpeak) nationwide, expanding access to innovative weight-loss therapy at competitive prices.

Health Sector Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

24 Oct, 2025

Cipla seals deal to take Mounjaro, weight-loss drug, across country, Pg15.

Cipla partners with Eli Lilly to distribute Mounjaro (Yurpeak) nationwide, expanding access to innovative weight-loss therapy at competitive prices.

24 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Ants’ defence against disease includes the nest, Pg11

Black garden ants exhibit 'architectural immunity,' altering nest structure to combat fungal pathogens by reducing contact and isolating brood chambers.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

19 Oct, 2025

Ants’ defence against disease includes the nest, Pg11

Black garden ants exhibit 'architectural immunity,' altering nest structure to combat fungal pathogens by reducing contact and isolating brood chambers.

19 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Rotavirus vaccine effective against gastroenteritis in children: study, Pg12

Indigenous Rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac) shows 54% effectiveness in preventing gastroenteritis among children under Universal Immunization Program (UIP) between 2016-2020.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

18 Oct, 2025

Rotavirus vaccine effective against gastroenteritis in children: study, Pg12

Indigenous Rotavirus vaccine (Rotavac) shows 54% effectiveness in preventing gastroenteritis among children under Universal Immunization Program (UIP) between 2016-2020.

18 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Google’s new AI finds promising approach for cancer treatment, Pg16

Google's AI model, C2S-Scale, identifies novel drug combination, silmitasertib, boosting immune response against cancer in low-interferon conditions.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

17 Oct, 2025

Google’s new AI finds promising approach for cancer treatment, Pg16

Google's AI model, C2S-Scale, identifies novel drug combination, silmitasertib, boosting immune response against cancer in low-interferon conditions.

17 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Biotechnology

Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.

Indian biotech sector surges with 10,000+ startups, faces scaling challenges despite $3 billion investment; strategic reforms urged.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Biotechnology

16 Oct, 2025

Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.

Indian biotech sector surges with 10,000+ startups, faces scaling challenges despite $3 billion investment; strategic reforms urged.

16 Oct, 2025

Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

India's elephant population declines nearly 18% to 22,446; habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats.

Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Oct, 2025

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

India's elephant population declines nearly 18% to 22,446; habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats.

15 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

A mere four mutations help the naked mole rat fix its DNA and live longer, Pg2

Naked mole rats' exceptional longevity linked to four key mutations enhancing DNA repair, potentially revolutionizing age-related therapies.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

13 Oct, 2025

A mere four mutations help the naked mole rat fix its DNA and live longer, Pg2

Naked mole rats' exceptional longevity linked to four key mutations enhancing DNA repair, potentially revolutionizing age-related therapies.

13 Oct, 2025

Biotechnology

How is the immune system kept in check?, Pg11.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Jeffrey M. Bluestone, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance — revealing how the immune system prevents attacking its own body. Their work laid the foundation for treatments of cancer and autoimmune diseases.

Biotechnology

12 Oct, 2025

How is the immune system kept in check?, Pg11.

12 Oct, 2025

Biotechnology

More harmful mutations in older men’s sperm, Pg10

Study reveals older men's sperm accumulates 1.7 new mutations yearly, increasing offspring's risk of developmental and cancer-related disorders.

Biotechnology

12 Oct, 2025

More harmful mutations in older men’s sperm, Pg10

Study reveals older men's sperm accumulates 1.7 new mutations yearly, increasing offspring's risk of developmental and cancer-related disorders.

12 Oct, 2025

Biotechnology

By reusing old genes, bats became the only mammals able to fly, PgI.

Research reveals bats' unique flight adaptation through genetic 'repurposing,' offering insights into evolutionary biology and potential medical applications.

Biotechnology

8 Oct, 2025

By reusing old genes, bats became the only mammals able to fly, PgI.

Research reveals bats' unique flight adaptation through genetic 'repurposing,' offering insights into evolutionary biology and potential medical applications.

8 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Medicine Nobel for scientists who demystified the immune system, Pg14

Nobel Prize awarded to scientists for immune system discoveries, paving way for cancer and autoimmune disease treatments.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

7 Oct, 2025

Medicine Nobel for scientists who demystified the immune system, Pg14

Nobel Prize awarded to scientists for immune system discoveries, paving way for cancer and autoimmune disease treatments.

7 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Could hidden dental bacteria help explain sudden and deadly heart attacks?, Pg9

Study reveals oral bacteria's hidden role in heart attacks, suggesting new prevention strategies and highlighting India's cardiovascular disease burden.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

7 Oct, 2025

Could hidden dental bacteria help explain sudden and deadly heart attacks?, Pg9

Study reveals oral bacteria's hidden role in heart attacks, suggesting new prevention strategies and highlighting India's cardiovascular disease burden.

7 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

2025 NOBEL PRIZE IN MEDICINE, Pg13.

Nobel Prize awarded for immune system discoveries, revealing regulatory T cells' role in preventing autoimmune attacks and cancer therapy advancements.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

7 Oct, 2025

2025 NOBEL PRIZE IN MEDICINE, Pg13.

Nobel Prize awarded for immune system discoveries, revealing regulatory T cells' role in preventing autoimmune attacks and cancer therapy advancements.

7 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Xenobiology: beyond earth, PgII

Xenobiology explores alien life possibilities by engineering organisms with alternative genetic codes and unusual chemistries, potentially revolutionizing medicine and waste management.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

6 Oct, 2025

Xenobiology: beyond earth, PgII

Xenobiology explores alien life possibilities by engineering organisms with alternative genetic codes and unusual chemistries, potentially revolutionizing medicine and waste management.

6 Oct, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation