Gene that helps tomato fight viral infection, heat stress identified

Scientists at New Delhi-based National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) have deciphered critical role of a single gene—SlDEAD35&…

New polymeric material developed for controlled release of two different drugs

By repelling water, the material is able to control the rate of infiltration of water molecules, allowing the release of the drug in a sustained …

Injectable gel may deliver islet cells for type 1 diabetes: study

IIT Guwahati researchers developed an injectable gel using silk proteins to deliver insulin producing cells needed to address type1 diabetes

Experiments in rats show some bad memories can be forgotten

Indian scientists found that exaggerated response and difficulty to get rid of bad memories could depend on whether the bad memory was formed …

Artificial membrane inspired by fish scales may help in cleaning oil spills

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a membrane that can separate water from various forms of oil-contaminations

Tinkering with root hair may help boost crop yields

Researchers are exploring mechanisms adopted by plants to survive in low phosphate soils to figure out if they can enhance survival in poor water …

Glycogen in neurons of degenerating brains is beneficial: study

A new study by IIT Kanpur suggests that glycogen has a protective role in neurons of patients suffering with neurodegenerative disorders

Ageing impacts cancer, both in good and bad ways

Ageing can stop aged cells from forming new cells and may also witness rogue cells escape retirement

Scientists uncover mechanism of joint cartilage formation

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur have made headway towards finding a molecule that can help treat …

Carrying a particular set of genes puts you on higher risk of heart diseases: study

The study is based on analysis of genomic DNA samples from over 750 individuals from Indian population

Scientists open new avenue to study head muscle dystrophy

By identifying mechanism by which muscles above the neck are formed during development of embryo in the womb, the study may help to test drugs …

Indian scientists decipher how Salmonella survives in human cells

Salmonella is the causative agent of typhoid and gastroentritis