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Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Study finds anti-ageing protein, Pg16

Scientists discover Pg16 protein, boosting its levels in older mice enhances strength, energy, and bone health by curbing age-related inflammation.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

25 May, 2026

Study finds anti-ageing protein, Pg16

Scientists discover Pg16 protein, boosting its levels in older mice enhances strength, energy, and bone health by curbing age-related inflammation.

25 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Kimchi can flush microplastics, Pg16

Kimchi probiotic shown to effectively bind and flush out microplastics from the body, preventing organ accumulation: South Korean Study.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

25 May, 2026

Kimchi can flush microplastics, Pg16

Kimchi probiotic shown to effectively bind and flush out microplastics from the body, preventing organ accumulation: South Korean Study.

25 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

AI agents Co-Scientist, Robin could accelerate research, Pg13

AI agents Co-Scientist and Robin expedite research, identifying leukemia drug combinations and macular degeneration treatments through hypothesis generation and data interpretation.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

24 May, 2026

AI agents Co-Scientist, Robin could accelerate research, Pg13

AI agents Co-Scientist and Robin expedite research, identifying leukemia drug combinations and macular degeneration treatments through hypothesis generation and data interpretation.

24 May, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Biotechnology

For Ebola, spillover risk doesn't equal a pandemic, Pg14

WHO raises alarm over Ebola outbreak; Union Health Ministry issues screening norms for travelers from affected regions.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Biotechnology

23 May, 2026

For Ebola, spillover risk doesn't equal a pandemic, Pg14

WHO raises alarm over Ebola outbreak; Union Health Ministry issues screening norms for travelers from affected regions.

23 May, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

India still short on expertise, tools to manage fungal health burden, Pg2

India grapples with fungal disease burden due to expertise gaps, limited diagnostic tools, and antimicrobial resistance, impacting both humans and wildlife.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

19 May, 2026

India still short on expertise, tools to manage fungal health burden, Pg2

India grapples with fungal disease burden due to expertise gaps, limited diagnostic tools, and antimicrobial resistance, impacting both humans and wildlife.

19 May, 2026

Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Scientists use DNA maps to find pangolin trafficking hubs, Pg2

Scientists map pangolin DNA to identify trafficking hotspots, aiding law enforcement in curbing illegal wildlife trade routes.

Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

19 May, 2026

Scientists use DNA maps to find pangolin trafficking hubs, Pg2

Scientists map pangolin DNA to identify trafficking hotspots, aiding law enforcement in curbing illegal wildlife trade routes.

19 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Constant mechanical force may be why heart cancer is so rare, Pg13

Research reveals constant mechanical force from heartbeats may suppress cancer cell growth by altering DNA accessibility and gene activity.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

17 May, 2026

Constant mechanical force may be why heart cancer is so rare, Pg13

Research reveals constant mechanical force from heartbeats may suppress cancer cell growth by altering DNA accessibility and gene activity.

17 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Focused ultrasound offers new ways to treat eye disease, Pg13

Ultrasound technology offers non-invasive treatments for eye diseases like glaucoma, potentially restoring vision by stimulating retinal and brain cells.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

17 May, 2026

Focused ultrasound offers new ways to treat eye disease, Pg13

Ultrasound technology offers non-invasive treatments for eye diseases like glaucoma, potentially restoring vision by stimulating retinal and brain cells.

17 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

India gets its first Alzheimer's therapy at Rs 1 lakh/dose, Pg7

Eli Lilly launches Lormalzi (donanemab) in India, the first Alzheimer's therapy, costing ₹1 lakh/dose, offering hope to millions.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

14 May, 2026

India gets its first Alzheimer's therapy at Rs 1 lakh/dose, Pg7

Eli Lilly launches Lormalzi (donanemab) in India, the first Alzheimer's therapy, costing ₹1 lakh/dose, offering hope to millions.

14 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Cancer immunotherapy may reshape brain’s barrier to metastasis, Pg2

Immunotherapy drug PD-1 inhibitors may compromise blood-brain barrier, impacting cancer metastasis and treatment efficacy, study reveals.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

13 May, 2026

Cancer immunotherapy may reshape brain’s barrier to metastasis, Pg2

Immunotherapy drug PD-1 inhibitors may compromise blood-brain barrier, impacting cancer metastasis and treatment efficacy, study reveals.

13 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Hope for pancreatic cancer as new drug shows promise, Pg13

New drug, Daraxonrasib, shows promise in shrinking tumors for pancreatic cancer patients, offering hope for improved treatment outcomes.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

10 May, 2026

Hope for pancreatic cancer as new drug shows promise, Pg13

New drug, Daraxonrasib, shows promise in shrinking tumors for pancreatic cancer patients, offering hope for improved treatment outcomes.

10 May, 2026

Health Sector E Governance Biotechnology

Future of Pulmonary Hypertension Care in India (From Imports to 'Atmanirbhar' Innovation), Pg18

India's Pulmonary Hypertension care revolutionizes with affordable domestic drugs, Biopharma SHAKTI, digital health, and holistic approaches, enhancing patient outcomes.

Health Sector E Governance Biotechnology

5 May, 2026

Future of Pulmonary Hypertension Care in India (From Imports to 'Atmanirbhar' Innovation), Pg18

India's Pulmonary Hypertension care revolutionizes with affordable domestic drugs, Biopharma SHAKTI, digital health, and holistic approaches, enhancing patient outcomes.

5 May, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Biotechnology

Dengue is spreading fast: Can science outsmart it at last?, Pg14

Scientists deploy breakthrough technologies to combat dengue, focusing on vaccine development and understanding disease mechanisms amidst climate change challenges.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Biotechnology

4 May, 2026

Dengue is spreading fast: Can science outsmart it at last?, Pg14

Scientists deploy breakthrough technologies to combat dengue, focusing on vaccine development and understanding disease mechanisms amidst climate change challenges.

4 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

CAR-T cell therapy senses ‘faint’ targets to clear solid tumours, PgII

CAR-T cell therapy breakthrough: New HIT receptor design eliminates 'invisible' cancer cells in solid tumors by detecting faint signals.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

28 Apr, 2026

CAR-T cell therapy senses ‘faint’ targets to clear solid tumours, PgII

CAR-T cell therapy breakthrough: New HIT receptor design eliminates 'invisible' cancer cells in solid tumors by detecting faint signals.

28 Apr, 2026

Biotechnology

Biotin link to cancer cells, Pg14

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) discovered as metabolic 'license' for cancer cells, enabling alternative fuel use and growth; potential therapeutic target identified.

Biotechnology

27 Apr, 2026

Biotin link to cancer cells, Pg14

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) discovered as metabolic 'license' for cancer cells, enabling alternative fuel use and growth; potential therapeutic target identified.

27 Apr, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology

Study of Indians finds new pathways to cardiometabolic disease, Pg10

Study reveals genetic pathways linking lipid metabolites to cardiometabolic diseases in Indians, emphasizing immune system's role and ancestry-specific variants.

Health Sector Biotechnology

26 Apr, 2026

Study of Indians finds new pathways to cardiometabolic disease, Pg10

Study reveals genetic pathways linking lipid metabolites to cardiometabolic diseases in Indians, emphasizing immune system's role and ancestry-specific variants.

26 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Biotechnology

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply, doubling prices and threatening India's Kharif season; biostimulants offer a solution for enhanced nutrient efficiency.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Biotechnology

23 Apr, 2026

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply, doubling prices and threatening India's Kharif season; biostimulants offer a solution for enhanced nutrient efficiency.

23 Apr, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Peripheral neuropathy: why only some mutations cause disease, PgII

Research unveils how specific gene mutations cause inherited peripheral neuropathies, paving the way for targeted therapies and improved treatments.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

22 Apr, 2026

Peripheral neuropathy: why only some mutations cause disease, PgII

Research unveils how specific gene mutations cause inherited peripheral neuropathies, paving the way for targeted therapies and improved treatments.

22 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Marine Spatial Plan: Odisha's bid to strengthen climate resilience, Pg15

Odisha pioneers Marine Spatial Plan with NCCR collaboration, enhancing coastal resilience and sustainable resource management along its 550km coastline.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

21 Apr, 2026

Marine Spatial Plan: Odisha's bid to strengthen climate resilience, Pg15

Odisha pioneers Marine Spatial Plan with NCCR collaboration, enhancing coastal resilience and sustainable resource management along its 550km coastline.

21 Apr, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology