New method developed to measure soil erosion
This method can help monitor the effects of soil erosion and effectiveness of soil conservation strategies
New ride sharing algorithm promises better deal for riders and drivers
Researchers at IIT-Delhi have developed an algorithm that can guide taxi drivers to take a route where they can find more commuters for sharing
Diagnostic test for pre-diabetic condition feasible: Study
Scientists from Pune-based National Chemicals Laboratory have found that in pre-diabetes condition, blood has abundance of glucose bound to units …
New hope for treating inflammation-induced anaemia
A traditional herb commonly known as gudduchi or giloy could be useful in treating such anaemia, find Pune scientists
New membrane to help remove oil, dyes from industrial waste water
The membrane, developed by team from IIT-G, using graphene oxide, cotton fibre and dopamine removed around 98 per cent of oil from the water
Here is why states need tailor-made strategies to address anaemia
There’s a need to focus on other contributing factors beside iron supplementation and fortification of food articles, finds a study
Increasing protein, dairy intake may help cut diabetes burden: Study
A new study has linked food preferences of individuals to prevalence of diabetes in various states of India
Microplastics, an invisible danger to human health
Indians consume 11 kg of plastic products in various forms every year, according to industry estimates
Human atlas: An initiative for holistic understanding of human biology
The project will collate and integrate molecular information on human tissues and organs that currently lie hidden in research articles
ICMR scientists identify new biomarker for malaria
Researchers from National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur has identified a genetic sequence in the body of malaria parasite
Developed, urbanised districts have high HIV prevalence: Study
The research finds that there’s high prevalence of HIV in 63 districts in south and north-east regions of the country
DRDO, JNU scientists develop more potent Anthrax vaccine
Claim new vaccine superior than existing ones as it can generate immune response to anthraxtoxin as well as spores
Antibiotic resistance rising in Helicobacter strains from Karnataka
Scientists find metronidazole and levofloxacin are no more potent against helicobacter infections in the state
Scientists develop curd-based wound healing gel
The gel not only retards the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria but also enhances wound healing
दही से बने जैल से भर जाएगा घाव, वैज्ञानिकों ने किया तैयार
भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान (आईआईटी), खड़गपुर के वैज्ञा…
Orange cucumber from North East is storehouse of Vitamin A: Study
At a stage when it is eaten as salad, the carotenoid content in orange-fleshed varieties was 2-4 times greater than the normal variety
Why some women are more prone to develop cervical cancer
Researchers found a correlation between the composition of three micro-RNA genes in the DNA and the risk for a person developing cervical cancer
A fungus that can degrade endosulfan identified
The commonly used insecticide was used to get rid of insects in cashew plantations and exposure to it is reported to have led to several health …
भारत में गंभीर एनीमिया के मामले घटे, पिछड़े राज्यों में सुधरे हालात
हेल्थ मैनेजमेंट इन्फॉर्मेशन सिस्टम ऑफ इंडिया के मुताब…
Severe anaemia declined by over 7% in India: Study
A quarter of all severely anaemic individuals globally and 75 per cent severely anaemic individuals in South Asia are in India
India needs specific anti-venom for snakebites in different regions
Snakebite, which is a neglected public health concern, causes nearly 50,000 deaths in India every year
Yamuna highly polluted in many stretches beyond Delhi too
Scientists monitored the river’s pollution load at 12 points from Poanta in Himachal Pradesh to Pratappur in Uttar Pradesh
Combining antibiotics with silver nanoparticles may help address drug resistance
Researchers at Delhi’s Jamia Millia find that a combination is more effective against bacteria than when using either antibiotics or silver …
Particulate matter from cigarettes, mosquito coils makes indoor air toxic
A study reveals that aluminum, chromium and tin are higher in mosquito coil smoke, and copper, zinc, manganese, nickel and lead are higher in …
गेहूं को नुकसान पहुंचा सकता है नया रतुआ संक्रमण, वैज्ञानिकों ने की पहचान
एक करोड़ हेक्टेयर से भी ज्यादा क्षेत्र में होने वाली गे…