India cancels soymeal export deals, turns to Africa for soybean importsIndian traders have cancelled 25,000 metric tons of soymeal export contracts. This is the first time since 2021. They have also booked 80,0...
26 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Biotech startup StrainX Bioworks raises $13 million from Prime Venture, Leo Capital, othersStrainX Bioworks, a synthetic biology and precision fermentation startup, has raised $13 million to advance its biotechnology platform. The...
25 May, 2026, 10.58 AM 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
India soymeal exports to fall to four-year low on rising pricesIndia's soymeal exports are projected to drop by half to a four-year low in the current year, driven by a 47% price surge over the past mon...
19 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Scientists just found a smelly algae that eats microplastics, and it could save your drinking waterScientists are developing algae to tackle microplastic pollution in drinking water. This orange-scented algae repels water, causing micropl...
13 May, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
The ugliest animal on Earth may be humanity's best hope for living longer — here's the scienceNaked mole rats, known for their longevity and cancer resistance, possess high levels of a protective molecule called HMW-HA. Researchers s...
12 May, 2026, 05.32 AM IST
Scientists Identify the Main Cause of Sunburns, and Now They Have to Update the TextbooksA groundbreaking study reveals a new cause for sunburn's immediate pain. Scientists now believe damage to RNA, not DNA, triggers the rapid ...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
The story of the purple tomato - and why its success is a win for GM foodsAlthough genetically modified foods still get a bit of a bad rap, there are actually many good reasons why modifying an organism's genetics...
22 Nov, 2022, 10.32 AM IST
Supreme Court orders status quo on GEAC's decision to approve GM mustard for commercial cultivationThe GEAC, which functions under the Union environment ministry, has recommended the environmental release of GM mustard, which, according t...
03 Nov, 2022, 11.40 PM IST
Technology must be used to boost mustard seed output: SEA on environmental release of GM mustardThe Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union environment ministry has recommended the environmental release of geneti...
27 Oct, 2022, 08.29 PM IST
As opposition to GM grows, companies are turning to mutant breedingMutagenesis isn’t new: breeders have relied on it for decades to produce thousands of varieties of lettuce, oats, rice and other crops.
25 Nov, 2013, 03.57 AM IST
- Proper tests not done before giving nod to Bt Brinjal: Parliamentary Panel
Recommending a probe into the matter, the panel hinted the approval committee was under pressure from the 'industry & a minister'.
10 Aug, 2012, 01.58 AM IST
- Genetically modified crops get mixed response in Asia
With food prices hitting record highs the jury is still out in Asia as to whether genetically modified crops hold the key to future food se...
11 May, 2008, 09.44 AM IST
- Greenpeace alert on genetically modified corn in Indian food products
Greenpeace, an environmental activist group sounded an alert in New Delhi on Friday on the presence of Genetically Modified (GM) corn in In...
02 May, 2008, 10.17 PM IST
- Bring rational regulatory regime for rDNA biotech products
The modern biotech industry represents the accrual of economic benefits by the application of recombinant DNA.
28 Mar, 2007, 02.08 AM IST
- SC allows field trial of genetically modified mustard
The Supreme Court on Friday gave a green signal to field trial of genetically modified variety of mustard crop - DMH-11.
14 Oct, 2006, 02.33 AM IST
- Draft Seeds Act needs to have tough norms for genetically modified variety
With Bt Cotton now having been cleared by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) for commercial production, the draft Seeds Act ...
25 Apr, 2002, 02.07 AM IST