Biotechnology

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Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
23 Feb, 2026

How proteins are being tweaked to be quantum sensors inside the body, PgII

Scientists modify fluorescent proteins into quantum sensors for detecting magnetic fields and radio waves inside living cells, revolutionizing biological studies.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
23 Feb, 2026

Test detects cancer before scans (A new light-based sensor can spot incredibly tiny amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood, raising the possibility of earlier and simpler cancer detection. The technology merges DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR and quant..., Pg14

Revolutionary light-based sensor merges DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR, and quantum dots for ultra-early cancer biomarker detection in blood samples.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
23 Feb, 2026

SC ruling on use of stem cells for autism sets a precedent for healthcare regulation, Pg11

Supreme Court bans stem cell 'therapy' for autism, setting precedent for healthcare regulation and protecting vulnerable patients from unproven treatments.

Biotechnology
17 Feb, 2026

Single genome-editing strategy can help treat multiple disorders, PgII

Revolutionary PERT genome-editing strategy reprograms tRNA genes to override premature stop signals, potentially treating multiple genetic disorders simultaneously.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBiotechnology
16 Feb, 2026

What are bio-based chemicals and enzymes?, Pg8

India poised to boost bio-based chemical production, reducing import dependence and fostering sustainable industrial growth through BioE3 policy.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomySpace TechnologyBiotechnology
12 Feb, 2026

With eyes on trade, global governance, Lula set to visit India with executives, Pg16

President Lula's India visit aims to boost trade, discuss AI, and strengthen BRICS cooperation amid evolving global governance.

Government BudgetingAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnology
12 Feb, 2026

Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist, PgII

Union Budget allocates big figures to science missions, but experts highlight persistent funding gaps and implementation challenges in research and development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
9 Feb, 2026

Why biopharma growth is essential, Pg14

Biopharma Shakti initiative aims to boost indigenous biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bridge affordability gap, and foster innovation in India's healthcare sector.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
8 Feb, 2026

Heavier ions improve multi-ion cancer therapy, Pg12

Japanese team discovers heavier ions like oxygen improve multi-ion cancer therapy, reducing error margin by 7% for radiation-resistant tumors.

Health SectorAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
7 Feb, 2026

IIT-B researchers overcome a key cancer therapy bottleneck, Pg18

IIT-Bombay researchers develop gentler T-cell recovery method using Accutase enzyme, enhancing CAR T-cell therapy viability and affordability for cancer treatment.

Health SectorAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
4 Feb, 2026

Indian scientists make affordable dipstick test to track AMR in sewage, PgII

Indian scientists develop affordable dipstick test for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) detection in sewage, enabling rapid, scalable surveillance in low-resource settings.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
4 Feb, 2026

Rules on frozen embryo donation, now under legal challenge, Pg16

Delhi HC examines legality of ART Act's ban on frozen embryo donation, questioning ethical and constitutional validity.

Health SectorChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBiotechnology
2 Feb, 2026

Healing shakti: Rs 10,000 crore to promote India as hub for complex biological drugs, Pg7

Biopharma Shakti Mission launched with ₹10,000 crore investment to boost domestic biologics, biosimilars production, and clinical trial ecosystem.

Women and Women's OrganizationsHealth SectorBiotechnology
1 Feb, 2026

PRIYA trial links B12 intake to long-term health in babies, Pg14

PRIYA trial reveals B12's crucial role in gene expression, impacting long-term health and potentially reducing diabesity risk in offspring.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
1 Feb, 2026

Virus hijacks caterpillar’s gut-brain link to spread, Pg14

HearNPV virus manipulates caterpillar behavior via tachykinin release, compelling upward climb for enhanced viral dispersal, study reveals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
31 Jan, 2026

Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism: Supreme Court, Pg10

Supreme Court bans unproven stem cell therapies for autism, directs government to regulate stem cell research and protect vulnerable patients.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and ComputersSpace TechnologyBiotechnology
28 Jan, 2026

Towards 2030: Tech, innovation to power ties, Pg8

India and EU adopt strategic agenda 'Towards 2030' focusing on tech, innovation, security, and trade ties for next five years.

Health SectorBiotechnology
26 Jan, 2026

As antibiotics fail, AIIMS leads the fight against superbugs, Pg20

AIIMS spearheads research to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), focusing on rapid diagnostics, targeted therapies, and infection control strategies amidst rising superbug threats.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
26 Jan, 2026

New cancer therapy hastens access, Pg20

Breakthrough: Scientists discover reliable method to grow helper T-cells from stem cells, revolutionizing immune-based cancer therapy accessibility.

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