In 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently: How Friedrich Miescher’s DNA discovery changed scienceIn 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently when Friedr...
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Could space-grown stem cells unlock faster cancer treatments and revolutionize organ regeneration breakthroughs? NASA’s ISS experiments are revealing surprising answers about the power of microgravity medicineSpace stem cell research is rapidly changing cancer treatment and regenerative medicine worldwide. Scientists aboard the International Spac...
29 May, 2026, 08.46 PM 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...
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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
Eight Hantavirus cases reported; three dead, six confirmed Andes Virus: WHOEight Hantavirus cases have been reported, with three deaths. Six cases are confirmed as Andes virus. The World Health Organization assesse...
09 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Sun Pharma deal: Perception changer for Indian pharma sector? 10 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 38%The Indian pharma sector made its initial global forays almost a quarter century ago. Companies sought out markets abroad, learnt to deal w...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
'Undiagnosed fever' claims 15 lives in Gujarat, government issues alertThe Union health ministry has set up a surveillance mechanism. Airports, land ports, and seaports are being monitored. The government has d...
14 Sep, 2024, 12.55 PM IST
Delhi University plans to start certificate course on patent lawsDelhi University plans to start a certificate course on patent laws to help students to make their research a "tangible" product.
24 Jul, 2022, 10.35 AM IST
17 laboratories to be added to the Indian Sars-Cov-2 Genomics Consortium InsacogInsacog is a consortium of laboratories which screens samples from states and international travellers to understand the spread and mutatio...
18 May, 2021, 08.34 AM IST
Dr Reddy's Labs begins phase 2/3 trials for Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccineJSS Medical Research was roped in as clinical partner to conduct the multi-centre and randomised controlled study that includes safety and ...
02 Dec, 2020, 10.01 AM IST
First animal study in India on coronavirus moves to its final stage, says AYUSH MinistryThe clinical studies are being pursued through another collaboration of the Ministry of AYUSH, the partner in this one being the Council fo...
20 Nov, 2020, 06.16 PM IST
Harsh Vardhan launches mobile laboratory for coronavirus testingThe mobile lab, also called I-Lab or Infectious Diseases Diagnostics Lab, can run 50 RT-PCR and about 200 ELISA tests in a day.
18 Jun, 2020, 05.46 PM IST
ICMR gives go ahead for COVID-19 testing in labs under DBT, CSIR, DAEThe DBT, DST, CSIR and DAE laboratories have been advised to strictly follow ICMR guidelines before initiation of testing for coronavirus i...
03 Apr, 2020, 03.12 PM IST
IIT Kharagpur to launch genomics study for beginnersStudents will be able to visualise protein inside the bacteria and animal cell using fluorescent microscopy and conduct many experiments to...
21 Aug, 2017, 12.00 PM IST
Scientists should focus on finding solutions for masses: Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh VardhanUnion Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan today exhorted the scientific community to focus their work on rendering "good solution...
10 Oct, 2015, 06.59 PM IST
- Cipla to partner Chinese co in selling Roche, Amgen drug clones
Cipla, the Indian drugmaker that built a $1-billion business making generic HIV treatments, aims to sell copies of Roche Holding's and Amge...
17 Jun, 2010, 02.44 AM IST
- Malaysia offers good incentives for Indian biotech companies
Malaysia is keen to work with Indian companies venturing into biotechnology as it has offered attractive incentives and infrastructure to t...
03 Jun, 2010, 03.00 PM IST