When scientists blow a fuse
Even educated people unaware about proper use of antibiotics: survey
In a survey of 504 persons, scientists at the National Chemical Laboratory found that 47% of people were unaware of the difference between …
Indian scientists find new clues to Parkinson’s
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology researchers say a protein that comes into the picture early in an aggregation pathway could be responsible …
Giving a facelift
Wild thoughts pay
Currency notes are repository of antibiotic-resistant germs
Habits like keeping notes under the rugs, inside socks and shoes or using fingers with saliva to lubricate the hand for counting notes lead …
Patent bank
Prizing knowledge
Has the CSIR been a backbencher in the field of scientific research in India?
Scientists figure out molecular mechanism behind latent TB
Kolkata researchers think protein molecule MPT63 secreted by TB bacteria might have a role in its release into body from granuloma
Neem chemical can disable cotton pest in multiple ways: Study
Research on cotton bollworm reveals that the phytotoxin acts in multiple ways to suppress growth of the pest
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 …
Final diagnosis
Scientists have developed a product that will go a long way in helping standardise measurements of water pollution
CSIR goes liberal
ACTION DEMANDED
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 …
Brain drain backs up
India finally tries to give real incentives to stop indigenous intelligence from migrating abroad
As good as the real thing
Indian scientists have developed synthetic granite tiles that compare well with the natural stuff
AVRA Technology Award–2021 presented to Bharat Biotech chairman
Need to create an ecosystem where India innovates and not copies, says awardee Krishna M Ella
CSIR announces Young Scientist Award 2020
The award will be given to seven scientists working in different institutions of CSIR
Plum posts
Violating our patents
Herbal hunt
CSIR announces the winners of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar prize for 2019
The prize carries a cash component of Rs 5 lakh and is awarded for outstanding research, both fundamental applied
Do Indian scientists get what they deserve?
Leading scientists state unequivocally that favouritism and not talent attracts grants and promotions in Indian research institute.
Bickering stalls formation of R&D authority
Scientists and industrialists are trying to give final shape to a body that will select and fund projects.