Forget blood tests, your cell's sugar coat may be the earliest cancer signal we have ever foundA new study shows that over 90% of cancer cases begin with subtle cellular changes before symptoms appear. Scientists now highlight hidden ...
19 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
In 1983, Kary Mullis imagined copying DNA while driving through California at night: the idea transformed modern genetics foreverWhile cruising through the scenic highways of California, a visionary scientist named Kary Mullis stumbled upon an extraordinary concept th...
17 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Alzheimer's a key part of Eli Lilly's India specialty medicine push, says company's country head Winselow TuckerEli Lilly has introduced Lormalzi in India, a pioneering treatment for Alzheimer's that specifically targets amyloid plaques, a significant...
13 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Can a cough reveal lung disease? Swaasa AI uses cough sound analysis to screen respiratory disordersAI-powered platform Swaasa is using cough sound analysis through smartphones to help screen respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma and p...
07 May, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Sticking Aluminum Foil to the Walls of Your House: Why Contractors Recommend It and When You Should Try ItHomeowners can now easily detect wall moisture issues with a simple aluminum foil test. This quick method helps distinguish between condens...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
AIIMS researchers pioneer breakthrough diagnostic tool for rare genetic disordersResearchers at AIIMS-Delhi have pioneered a novel transmission electron microscopy technique for diagnosing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and ...
04 May, 2025, 12.54 PM IST
Biotech startup CrisprBits develops platform to test antibiotic resistanceThrough this platform, resistance in bacterial samples can be tested within two hours compared to 24-27 hours through other methods. This c...
21 Feb, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
IIT develops affordable device that can detect cancer at one-tenth the cost of current methodsIIT Indore has created a compact, low-cost device for early breast cancer detection. Designed by Prof Srivathsan Vasudevan, it uses Photoac...
09 Oct, 2024, 05.01 PM IST
TB testing technology developed by ICMR's regional centre allows tests at Rs 35ICMR has introduced a new CRISPR-based technology for detecting tuberculosis at a low cost. Capable of testing 1,500 samples in a short per...
26 Aug, 2024, 12.49 PM IST
Hidden reservoir of Covid virus identified in body cells by Indian scientistsThe study focused on extracellular vesicles (EVs), microscopic particles released by cells, revealing a previously unknown aspect that coul...
13 Dec, 2023, 08.58 PM IST
Indian scientists find hidden reservoir of Covid virus in body cellsEven for individuals deemed virus-free by conventional tests, the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA within EVs may indicate a potential source for...
13 Dec, 2023, 04.34 PM IST
Omicron variant to be detected in 20 minutes by molecular diagnosis testPOSTECH announced on the 10th that a research team led by Professor Lee Jung-wook of the Department of Chemical Engineering has developed m...
13 Dec, 2021, 07.41 AM IST
CCMB ties up with Meril to produce dry swab-based RT-PCR test kitsMeril is currently equipped to manufacture 2 crore kits a month where each kit suffices for 100 tests. Each test will cost Rs 45-60, the co...
08 Jul, 2021, 10.01 AM IST
Study finds new testing method that can diagnose coronavirus in just 30 minutesThe test is as accurate as the current PCR diagnostic method.
06 Oct, 2020, 04.11 PM IST
AI can spot bowel cancer at early stages, predict its severityBowel cancer is most treatable if it is detected before they have spread to other sites in the body.
04 Jan, 2020, 03.30 PM IST
Do you pop pills without consulting a doctor? Inappropriate intake of antibiotics can destroy ‘good bacteria'Cautious use includes taking antibiotics only for diagnosed bacterial infections.
28 Mar, 2017, 06.26 PM IST
Scientists working to develop newer diagnostic methods for cancerScientists are working on a wide range of human activity, from energy storage to clothing, solar cells to therapeutics to create a benign e...
15 Sep, 2014, 05.17 PM IST