The Creature That Can Regrow Its Entire BrainPlanarian flatworms possess remarkable brain regeneration capabilities, thanks to specialized neoblast stem cells that can differentiate in...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
The Story Behind Human IntelligenceAncient primates displayed early signs of intelligence, with tool use and problem-solving evolving gradually. The "social brain theory" hig...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Neuroscience startup BrainSightAI raises $5 million from IAN Alpha Fund, othersBrainSight AI raised $5 million in pre-series A funding round. With plans to expand in India and pursue FDA certification. The Bengaluru-ba...
08 Jan, 2025, 08.37 PM IST
What consists of consciousness? Researchers are still digging for an answerThe Templeton World Charity Foundation has sponsored a large-scale study to find what exactly consciousness is, putting two of the most pro...
09 Jul, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
Covid infection accelerates dementia progression, India study showsThe researchers investigated the effects of COVID-19 on cognitive impairment in 14 patients with preexisting dementia who had suffered furt...
05 Apr, 2023, 01.47 PM IST
ICMR plans to set up registry of hospitalised COVID-19 patients across the country"A systematically collected, comprehensive database covering different regions of the country will enable both researchers and policy maker...
02 Aug, 2020, 01.16 PM IST
Test of wits: Forensics lab gets machine to read criminal mindsIn what will be a boost to investigations, the capital’s forensics lab has now acquired a brain-mapping machine.
27 Mar, 2019, 10.57 AM IST
Brain scans reveal hidden consciousness in patientsA brain scanning method is showing promise for helping doctors distinguish patients in a vegetative state & those with hidden signs of cons...
27 May, 2016, 06.03 PM IST
Government receives over 600 research proposals for yoga and meditation programmeAn expert committee set up by the Ministry of Science and Technology is going through the proposals and will shortlist around 20-25 of them.
12 Apr, 2016, 02.58 PM IST
How Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan is funding brain studies and encouraging researchGopalakrishnan has funded a stem cell-centred multidisciplinary programme on mental diseases and blood disorders, by providing Rs 6 crore.
26 Jan, 2016, 06.36 AM IST
Genes may determine how much sleep you needEver wondered why some people need little sleep to get through the day, while you feel that even eight hours of sleep was not enough for yo...
20 Jun, 2015, 03.14 PM IST
'Idiosyncratic' brain patterns in autism discoveredScientists have discovered unique synchronisation patterns in brains of individuals with autism, a finding that may lead to early diagnosis...
20 Jan, 2015, 03.44 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee for socio-economic medical system for poor"Demographic change from youthful to an older population has taken place on account of increased life expectancy and reduced fertility.
28 Nov, 2014, 10.23 PM IST
Human skin cells converted into pain sensing neuronsScientists have converted human skin cells into specialised neurons that detect pain, itch, touch and other bodily sensations.
25 Nov, 2014, 01.30 PM IST
- Indian researcher bags Alzheimer's drug discovery award
"I feel very proud that I have proved world class research in the area of medicine can be done in India,"
17 Jan, 2013, 07.21 PM IST
- Former PM Vajpayee's condition stable
The condition of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to AIIMS in New Delhi after he complained of giddiness, is st...
22 Aug, 2007, 02.31 PM IST
- Vajpayee admitted to AIIMS, condition stable
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Tuesday admitted to the AIIMS after he complained of giddiness and his condition has been...
21 Aug, 2007, 10.01 PM IST