Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug donanemab approved in India, but neurologists flag cost, access barriersA new drug for Alzheimer's, donanemab, has arrived in India. It aims to slow the disease's progression by clearing brain plaques. While off...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
AI-Powered drug discovery could transform treatment development for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other brain disorders.Researchers are increasingly using AI to accelerate the search for treatments for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s,...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Could space-grown stem cells unlock faster cancer treatments and revolutionize organ regeneration breakthroughs? NASA’s ISS experiments are revealing surprising answers about the power of microgravity medicineSpace stem cell research is rapidly changing cancer treatment and regenerative medicine worldwide. Scientists aboard the International Spac...
29 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Gene therapy for cholesterol: Initial test results cheerA new gene editing medicine, VERVE-102, offers hope for millions with heart conditions. Eli Lilly's drug showed significant reductions in b...
27 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Long-term Investing: Ecosystem with an edge called India; 12 large- mid- and small-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Tactical investing should not be confused with long-term investing. In a world where geopolitical risk, commodity shocks, and uncertainty a...
23 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Amaravati still under construction, but Quantum Valley project already luring deep tech startups, scientistsAmaravati, a new city in Andhra Pradesh, is becoming a hub for quantum computing. A technology park called Quantum Valley is attracting sci...
17 May, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global powerA pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with Preside...
14 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...
10 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
War, oil price hikes, and risks: Time to still be contrarian? 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 25%Small-cap investing is not just about finding stocks that can rise faster than the market, which is the assumption with which most investor...
02 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
23andMe’s Bankruptcy: Is your DNA at risk? How its collapse could impact your data security23andMe’s Bankruptcy: Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy after struggling with financial difficulties and strategic m...
25 Mar, 2025, 12.41 AM IST
Indian-origin lab owner sentenced to prison for USD 463 million genetic testing scam in USAn Indian-origin laboratory owner from the US state of Georgia was sentenced to 27 years in prison for his involvement in a USD 463 million...
19 Aug, 2023, 04.43 PM IST
India is at the cusp of genomic revolution: Kiran Mazumdar-ShawShaw said that it was companies like Mapmygenome which are at the forefront of this 'revolution' and lauded their endeavour to expand their...
02 Mar, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
Genetic tests gaining popularity in India: Who will check the gene checkers?The use of genetic tests and genomic medicine is gradually rising in India, underlining the need for a regulatory framework.
10 Oct, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
Genetic tests gaining popularity for diagnosis & treatments in IndiaThe size of the industry, which is pegged at Rs 300-400 crore, has been growing at 30% annually.
23 Jul, 2019, 03.40 PM IST
Genetic testing poised to take off in India, but is it accurate?Errors are not unknown in many clinical tests, including some of the most common ones. So we should not be surprised if there were a few in...
02 Jan, 2014, 08.58 AM IST