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Health SectorBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Mar, 2026

Pesticide ups Parkinson's risk, Pg16

UCLA study reveals Chlorpyrifos pesticide exposure increases Parkinson's Disease risk by 2.5 times, showing toxic protein buildup and dopamine neuron loss.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
22 Mar, 2026

India study maps antibiotic resistance in four cities, finds bacteria using similar survival strategies, Pg2

Indian study reveals alarming antibiotic resistance patterns in urban wastewater, highlighting similar bacterial survival strategies across four major cities.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
18 Mar, 2026

Cholesterol makes cells’ nuclei squishy, helping melanoma spread, PgII

Research reveals cholesterol's role in melanoma spread by making cell nuclei squishy, identifies LBR protein as potential therapeutic target.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
16 Mar, 2026

As patent lapses, generic weight loss shots may cost 60% less, Pg15

Generic versions of weight-loss drug semaglutide to launch in India, prices expected to drop by 60% after patent expiry.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
16 Mar, 2026

Super antibiotic spares the good bug, Pg15

New antibiotic, EVG7, selectively targets Clostridioides difficile in mice, preserving beneficial gut bacteria and preventing recurrence.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Mar, 2026

New ‘ecological’ ways to vaccinate bats, Pg11

Innovative vaccination strategies using mosquitoes and salt-laced water show promise in immunizing bats against rabies and Nipah viruses, preventing zoonotic spillover.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
13 Mar, 2026

As peptide therapy becomes a popular trend, experts call for caution, PgII

Experts caution against peptide therapy misuse amidst rising popularity in wellness and anti-aging, citing potential health risks and limited research.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
11 Mar, 2026

Scientists rewire bacteria to build ‘designer’ proteins on demand, PgII

Scientists rewire bacteria to produce 'designer' proteins by smuggling artificial amino acids, paving way for multifunctional proteins and therapeutic applications.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
10 Mar, 2026

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

Research reveals how COVID-19 adenovirus vaccines triggered rare blood clots due to antibody mutation, paving way for safer vaccines.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
8 Mar, 2026

Supertough bug may also survive colliding worlds, Pg14

Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria survives extreme pressure, bolstering panspermia theory and expanding possibilities for extraterrestrial life search.

Poverty and HungerScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
8 Mar, 2026

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Scientists convert carrot waste into edible material using fungi, paving the way for sustainable food production and waste reduction.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
8 Mar, 2026

Two biomarkers point to swab test for schizophrenia, Pg14

Scientists identify Sp4 mRNA and HSP60 protein biomarkers in cheek swabs, offering non-invasive schizophrenia diagnosis and symptom severity assessment.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
6 Mar, 2026

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

HPV vaccine rollout delayed as single-dose efficacy trials continue; indigenous Cervavac inclusion in UIP uncertain until 2027 results.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
2 Mar, 2026

Why do some antibiotics damage the liver more than others?, Pg13

IIT Bombay's study reveals how antibiotics' interaction with liver cell membranes determines toxicity, impacting drug development for safer medicines.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
1 Mar, 2026

Protein in blood could be ‘universal’ ageing marker, Pg10

Neurofilament light chain (NfL) identified as potential universal marker for aging across species, enabling blood test for aging rate.

Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space TechnologyBiotechnology
28 Feb, 2026

Kerala’s paradox can spark its global vision, Pg6

Kerala aims economic transformation by shifting from remittance-based to innovation-driven model, leveraging unique strengths and global collaborations.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
25 Feb, 2026

Scientists confirm HIV capsid is a good drug target despite resistance, PgII

Scientists confirm HIV capsid as effective drug target, paving way for new generation of capsid-focused antiviral therapies.

Biotechnology
24 Feb, 2026

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

Scientists discover ancient non-coding gene (ANTSR) governing sex determination in ants, bees, and wasps, potentially aiding insect diversity monitoring.

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