Victims of Bhopal gas tragedy continue to suffer damage in their DNA: new study

 An increase in chromosomal aberrations was seen even in those who were not exposed or moderately exposed to the gas, shows the study 

Cutting down on rock salt, fluoride toothpastes can help tackle anaemia: study

After six months of dietary intervention, 45% of students became non-anaemic due to both dietary modification and fluoride restriction, shows a study

Northeast losing canopy cover at alarming rate: study

The degree of deforestation was greater in Assam compared to Arunachal Pradesh, say researchers from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun

Scientists study 65 million-year-old oyster shells to predict rainfall trends

Since shell composition varies with ambient temperature and moisture, scientists use these as parameters to map future weather changes and …

A mango database developed for plant breeders

Kerala Agricultural University scientists have developed a database that lists 40 mango varieties based on features like the type of flower, seed,…

Ozone pollution can damage wheat crop

Banaras Hindu University scientists found that most wheat cultivars developed after 2000 are more sensitive to damage due to ozone, a byproduct …

Just tweaking time of administration can make cancer drugs more effective

IIT Madras researchers found that by aligning drug administration with the internal rhythms of reactive molecules production, the efficiency of …

A peek into Indian monsoon over 8,000 years

A team of Indian researchers has recreated a continuous history of the Indian monsoon, providing new insights into forces governing it