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IMPACT OF DRUGS ON ANIMALS
In 1995, NASA ditched space for an experiment and got spiders stoned on marijuana, caffeine, chloral hydrate, etc.; one of these made spiders’ webs wonky and disorganised. It was not marijuanaUsually, NASA is synonymous with space missions and exploring the cosmos. Yet one time, the researchers at NASA became temporary behavioura...
Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollutionThe larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, off...
After years of study, scientists recreated the chemistry of two deadly plants in the laboratory. The breakthrough produced a surprising pathway to new painkillers, malaria treatments, cancer drugs, and greener pest-control solutionsDeadly plants like wolfsbane and larkspur hold a powerful secret. Scientists have finally recreated their complex biosynthesis inside engin...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsA word of caution for all those who have exposure to mid cap stocks or are planning to increase it. Just keep one thing in mind: If there i...
Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent studyMetformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possi...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsAfter four days of relative outperformance, the Indian market is seemingly in trouble: Both the indices (the Nifty and Sensex) and market b...
Cannabis-derived aroma compounds show surprising potential to relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia and post-surgical models, shows researchResearchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that cannabis terpenes, the compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aroma...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsFrom a macro perspective, it is clearly a good time to be bullish. But as valuations remain high in parts of the market despite the recent ...
Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat loomsGlobal drug companies are boosting U.S. production and stockpiling medicines. This is a response to potential tariffs on branded drugs. Com...
A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
Flush these 17 expired medicines now. India's top drug regulatory body issues stern warningIndia’s top drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has issued a warning against throwing expired or unuse...
Brazil's cocaine sharks make waves: Sequel to 'cocaine bear' now a hot topicCocaine Sharks Brazil: A study by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation found that Brazilian sharpnose sharks off Rio de Janeiro tested positive for ...
Cocaine sharks: Brazilian study shows marine predators 'high' on drugScientists discovered high levels of cocaine in Brazilian sharpnose sharks off Rio de Janeiro, raising concerns about behavioural impacts. ...
US warns monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drugEven though the drug was approved for smallpox, its effectiveness was measured in monkeys infected with monkeypox, considered a reasonable ...
Potential antiviral drug against Covid-19 identified, scientists say it's 'highly effective'It triggers a response against three major types of human respiratory viruses, including Covid.
Centre likely to cap veterinary drug pricesCentre is mulling to cap the prices of a new catalogue of veterinary drugs and vaccines in a bid to boost the Prime Minister's new initiati...
Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim seek CCI nod for $25-billion global asset swap dealThe commission will review if the two companies swapping their businesses will cause any adverse impact on the local competition.
- SSB gets a leadership in animal welfare award for prohibiting smuggling of animals to Nepal during Gadhimai festival
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), paramilitary force deployed along Indo-Nepal border, on Wednesday got a ‘leadership in animal welfare award’...
Novartis India Q1 net profit up 3% at Rs 14.31 croreThe company had posted a net profit of Rs 13.87 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
- Global drug cos set sights on India’s veterinary market
Animal healthcare in India is no longer an afterthought, as global pharmaceutical companies facing loss in revenues due to expiring drug pa...