TDB kicks off RDI fund disbursal, backs startups across space, drones, biotechThe Technology Development Board (TDB) has begun disbursing the first tranche of the Rs 1 lakh crore Research and Development Initiative (R...
15 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one dayScientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance ...
11 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw picks niece Claire as successor at BioconBiocon's founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has made a groundbreaking announcement, pledging her niece Claire Mazumdar as her heir apparent. The t...
06 May, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Claire Mazumdar: A silent force behind a $1.6 billion firm may write Biocon's future scriptsBiocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has named her niece, Claire Mazumdar, as her successor. Claire Mazumdar, a successful CEO of Bicara Ther...
05 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
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
How to keep bananas fresh for weeks without turning blackBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. Simple tricks can slow this process. Wrapping stems in foil or plastic helps. Keep bananas away ...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Grey Hair Looking Dull? It Might Be This One Common Washing Mistake—Not Your AgeGrey hair may appear dull not due to age but due to daily washing habits. Harsh shampoos and hard water can cause buildup on hair strands. ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Multi institutional team led by IIT Guwahati produces pluripotent stem cells from skin cellsResearchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) and Christian Medical College Vellore have developed a safe method to cre...
16 Aug, 2023, 07.49 PM IST
Govt seeks to define stem cells as drug, regulate use in therapyThe ministry defined the category of stem cells and their derivatives that would be termed a drug, and would thereby have to follow the pro...
16 Apr, 2018, 10.38 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Institute for Stem Cell ResearchModi took a round of the Stem Cell Laboratory where scientists explained the research being conducted there.
18 Feb, 2015, 03.06 PM IST
New way to extract bone-making cells from fat tissueWithin our fat lives a variety of cells with the potential to become bone, cartilage, or more fat if properly prompted, researchers said.
06 Oct, 2014, 05.43 PM IST
Stem cell research: Public should be aware of dangers of tall claimsStem cell research indeed has the power to transform human health. But the field is extremely sophisticated, and simple solutions are unlik...
10 Jul, 2014, 03.30 AM IST
A clear policy in stem cell therapy will foster innovative healthcareIndia has the potential to become a leading global player for stem cell products and services. So, the government must act fast in implemen...
27 Dec, 2012, 05.26 AM IST
- Human clinical trials for stem-cell research on cards
In what is seen as a boost to the stem cell research in the country, India would soon get to host human clinical trials for therapies using...
10 Aug, 2009, 02.14 AM IST
- Obama to reverse Bush limits on stem-cell research
US President Barack Obama will wipe out another contentious aspect of his predecessor George W Bush's legacy by removing curbs on federal f...
07 Mar, 2009, 11.50 AM IST
- Walking the tightrope of stem cell research
At least over a dozen institutions are publicly undertaking some activity or the other in the field of stem cells in India while it is reas...
08 Oct, 2007, 04.29 AM IST
- Govt plans to regulate stem cells research
The government proposes to regulate stem cell sourcing, banking, transfer (exports) and research.
13 Jul, 2002, 06.31 AM IST