Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
'Nimesulide' may come with warning labelIndian drug regulators have mandated cautionary labels for nimesulide, restricting its use as a second-line treatment for patients 12 years...
16 Sep, 2025, 11.36 PM IST
DCGI to accept toxicity data approved in other countries for drug reviewAnimal toxicity data generated in other nations is likely to be accepted, and the regulator may not seek fresh tests in India on a case-to-...
03 Aug, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
Giloy safe, doesn't have any toxic effects; misleading to relate it to liver damage: GovernmentIn Ayurveda, it is said to be the best rejuvenating herb. Acute toxicity studies of aqueous extract of Guduchi reports that it does not pro...
16 Feb, 2022, 08.47 PM IST
Govt panel weighing risks and benefits of Merck's Covid drugThe Subject Expert Committee (SEC) under the drug regulator of India has asked manufacturers in India to specify the category of Covid pati...
25 Dec, 2021, 08.14 AM IST
ICMR readies to conduct clinical trials of animal-derived antibodiesAntibodies from animals have been used to control many viral and bacterial infections such as rabies, hepatitis B, vaccine virus, tetanus, ...
09 Oct, 2020, 07.58 AM IST
Cadila Healthcare Ltd may soon start human trials of vaccineAt a recent meeting at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)-the regulatory authority of India, subject experts recommend...
03 Jul, 2020, 09.09 AM IST
Official reiterates faith in HCQ, says use recommended after assessmentThe pharmacovigilance programme also monitored the use of HCQ for highrisk healthcare workers in the counrty Prophylaxis refers to treatmen...
05 Jun, 2020, 07.07 AM IST
DCGI to fast-track approval for Covid-19 drug, vaccineThe DCGI has offered seven measures for speeding up the process, from giving fast-track approval for repurposed drug to waiving animal stud...
24 Mar, 2020, 05.21 PM IST
Price of J&J’s TB drug to drop by more than halfLife-saving drug bedaquiline by US pharma company Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is now being offered at $400 per patient —over 50% cheaper than t...
21 Aug, 2018, 11.39 AM IST
Victory for animal rights: Govt scraps repeat tests on animals for drugs in use abroadRepeat tests on animals for drugs, which have already been approved by other countries will not be necessary from now on in India.
18 Mar, 2016, 08.40 PM IST
Hollywood actress Gillian Anderson pens letter to Indian government to ban animal testingA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) supporter, Gillian Anderson is currently in India shooting for Gurinder Chadha's 'Vice...
08 Oct, 2015, 04.24 PM IST
IISc professor’ virtual liver product gets patent in USThe virtual liver mimics normal liver functions and generates likely outcomes of new drugs before the drug is tested on animals and humans.
17 Feb, 2014, 10.34 AM IST
Virtual Liver may be cure for drug failures in clinical trialsA Bangalore biotechnology firm is trying to predict animal liver toxicity by using a computer model.
22 Oct, 2012, 05.22 AM IST
- FDA restricts anti-cholestrol drug heavy dosage
The US drug regulator has put restrictions on use of high dose of anti-cholesterol drug simvastatin with insignificant impact on Indian rev...
10 Jun, 2011, 06.02 PM IST
- New biochip technology may eliminate animal testing
Researchers have developed a new biochip technology, which could soon put a stop to the use of animals for testing in the chemical and cosm...
18 Dec, 2007, 02.45 PM IST
- Coming soon: Drugs to suit your genetic profile
The tests will initially be only for cancer patients and Mr Saxena’s company, Acton Biotech, plans to cover other diseases later.
03 Oct, 2007, 05.54 AM IST