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Scientists believed 'junk DNA' served no purpose but a new study says some of it actually helps stop cancer cells from growingJunk DNA cancer study: Researchers from Arizona State University and an international team have found that so-called junk DNA molecules, kn...02 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST- 11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marksA tragic case in Ontario highlights the deadly risks of bat encounters. An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face, d...02 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
- Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they overseeCDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade ...02 Jul, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
- ‘Book of the year for me’: Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath shares 5 books that shaped his thinking about finance, life and human behaviourNikhil Kamath, the visionary co-founder of Zerodha, presents a curated list of five profound books that delve into psychology, sociology, p...01 Jul, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- Telangana plans drug discovery push to move Hyderabad up pharma value chainTelangana is charting a new course to elevate Hyderabad into a global drug discovery hub. The state is fostering an integrated ecosystem by...01 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- An island of colorblind people: Around 1775, just 20 people survived a Pacific typhoon, and one rare mutation still affects the vision of many descendants todayA remote Micronesian island, Pingelap, is home to a unique genetic condition where a significant portion of its population experiences comp...30 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- Why do black people have different hair? Science explains the genetics and evolution behind curly hairScientists reveal Afro-textured hair, common in African populations, is a genetic trait likely shaped by evolutionary adaptation. Research ...30 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- After 5 years of hide and seek, Assam's most elusive animal finally spotted in wildlife parkA rare black panther, long considered a myth in Assam's Manas National Park, has finally been captured on camera. Photographer Debashis Ban...29 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
- The world's most remote inhabited island has an asthma mystery; scientists traced it to just two settlers who arrived in 1817A remote island, Tristan da Cunha, has become a vital natural laboratory for asthma research. Due to its isolated population descended from...29 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- What are cold-shock proteins? The first thing Ankur Warikoo does every morning even though he hates itEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo has embraced daily cold showers for four years, inspired by the concept of cold-shock proteins. These proteins h...29 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Eli Lilly launches cancer drug Tanstrive in IndiaThe launch follows marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for patients with locally advanced ...25 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles DarwinAustralia's 1950 introduction of the myxoma virus to control rabbits backfired as evolution intervened. Scientists, analyzing rabbit DNA ac...25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Why men die younger than women? Doctor shares five reasons why the male body may fail earlierMen globally face a shorter lifespan, often dying five to seven years earlier than women. Experts point to a confluence of factors, includi...25 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- Anxious about ageing? Worrying about growing older may actually accelerate the process; here are ways to slow it downWorrying about ageing itself might be accelerating the process, a study on midlife women suggests. Beyond common factors like sun exposure ...24 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
- Study identifies 74 locations in human genome related to anxiety symptomsScientists have pinpointed 74 genetic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, with 39 being newly identified. This extensive research, involv...22 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- 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
- Entertainment columnist to Movie Critic: How did Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, land an NBC offer?Gene Shalit Death: Gene Shalit, the iconic "Today" show movie critic, has passed away at the age of 100. For over four decades, Shalit ente...13 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
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