Beating the hell out of death

Industrial houses and research organisations must join hands and rethink about Indian health standards

Of biome blues

Burgeoning populations notwithstanding, humankind seems in danger of being wiped out. This is the inference one draws from Our Stolen Future , …

Roach trouble

Researchers establish that exposure to cockroach allergen is a major cause of asthma in children

Supermouse

A gene which boosts the growth of muscles in mice could enhance meat production and also be a cure for cancer

Carry on doctor

The city of Delhi needs a doctor to rid it of the demon of pollution. Unfortunately some doctors say pollution is not a problem

Chimp's aid

Chimps are not victimised by AIDS because a lethal sickness has made their immune system resistant to the disease

Foolproof tool to detect TB

the diagnosis of tuberculosis is likely to be faster and more reliable in the future with researchers from the uk-based University of Oxford …

Ignoring WHO, ICMR to go ahead with HCQ for COVID workers

Indian studies yet to be completed; Indian Council of Medical Research says drug is safe

Committee recommends restarting clinical trials in Madhya Pradesh

Says is in interest of people

Corporal lab

Trial by error

There’s a pressing need to implement antibiotic protocol in all hospitals

Life-threatening healthcare-associated infections caused by increasingly drug-resistant bacteria are taking a toll on the lives of thousands of …

Five steps to recovery

Panchakarma , an ayurvedic treatment, holds the key to Bhopal gas victims' recovery

HONG KONG

Popularising a science

Cool cancer treatment

The cold virus could help patients undergoing chemotherapy

For Indians only

A serious hereditary condition or genetic disease has been discovered among Indians

The right chord

A new safe method to detect anaemia in foetuses

New class of antibiotics that can kill drug-resistant bacteria finally on the horizon?

Zosurabalpin was found to have potent, selective activity against Acinetobacter strains, including drug-resistant strains of Carbapenem-resistant …

Now glucose monitoring through saliva too

This device can work inside the body without using any external electrical energy

Biomedical waste in Delhi: What monitoring without figures, asks report

Liquid hospital waste discharged in sewers, many operating without DPCC authorisation

Gut spills heart secrets

Bacteria in intestine can aid clogging of arteries

Special touch

Electronic eye

A retinal implant based on a microchip could help treat blindness

Organ piggybank

Genetically engineered pigs could substitute human organ donors