Final solutions

Scientists are using the DNA as a computer to solve complex problems

Arms and the man

In search of the palatable atta

An agricultural scientist discovers why some rotis are tastier than others

Weak on content

Structural deficiencies punctuate report on streamlining ICAR

Pest problem

Perseverance pays

Learning from Lorenzo's oil

Bytes

South Asia

Assault on open access to science in India

Elsevier, Wiley and American Chemical Society have pleaded in front of Delhi High Court that ISPs block Sci-Hub and Libgen websites in India

Science and Engineering Research Board awards national post-doctoral fellowships to 301 researchers

These fellowships supports young budding researchers to establish themselves as independent scientists

Limits for human embryo research have been changed : This calls for public debate

The new regulation makes it possible to conduct research on human embryos that are at more advanced stages of development

Anti-oxidant level in specific brain region indicates early signs of Alzheimer’s: Study

This knowledge may help in early detection by identifying the role of protective form of antioxidant 

Down To Earth impact: ICMR to send team to study cancer in Odisha's Bargarh

Indian Council of Medical Reasearch team to study cancer in Odisha's rice bowl after Down To Earth reportage

Grand challenge for cancer research announced

The India Cancer Research Consortium will organize a challenge to develop cost effective and affordable approaches for screening, early diagnosis …

Mushroom magic

In a recent breakthrough, an Indian mushroom has been found to be extremely effective in controlling heavy metal pollution

Boom time for lab bloomers

India hopes to earn Rs 200 crore every year exporting flowers mass produced in laboratories

Tomato decoded

Gene analysis shows how it got its size and flavour

Amulya K N Reddy: A socially responsible maverick

Scientist who took science out of the lab to meet developmental needs

Proposed IPR law raises concerns

Arthur C Clarke foretold many current advances in communication

As good as embryonic stem cells

Little to show for crores of rupees spent

Inefficient use funds, not lack of resources, is responsible for the failure of scientific departments to meet their targets, says a recent CAG …

Target: neutrino mass

If neutrinos have mass, one of the biggest mysteries of cosmology may be solved

Natural clones

Researchers look into the possible benefits of producing identical offsprings

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