ICAR researchers produce coconut palm plantlets using tissue culture
The study will have applications for the farming community
NCCS scientists find new microbial species in Sambhar lake
Archaea among most primitive life forms, one of 3 main domains of life
Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens — our study shows how
Avian flu is caused by an ever-evolving virus that gets around numerous biosecurity measures
First ‘Made in India’ cervical cancer vaccine in offing
Vaccine to be launched after adequate doses manufactured for distribution
New biotech missions to focus on drug resistance, fortified crops
Union minister launches Atal Jai Anusandhan Biotech Missions
Hot springs harbour microbial diversity
Untapped bacterial cultures from Unkeshwar hot springs on the bank of river Penganga in Maharashtra are being studied for their metabolic use in …
Researchers develop transgenic rice with reduced arsenic accumulation
Lucknow-based CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute researchers developed transgenic rice by inserting a novel fungal gene, which results in …
How the topmost scientific advisory body gradually slipped into oblivion
After the NDA came to power under Narendra Modi in 2014, the SAC-PM went defunct as the new government failed to reconstitute the council
Scientists unravel fungus responsible for Sheath Blight disease in rice
Researchers have identified several genes and gene families in the strain that might account for their disease aggressiveness
Biotech regulator approves GM mustard, now Centre to take a call
Biosafety mechanisms ignored, conflict of interest over GEAC panel as well, say experts