Category: Biotechnology
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2024) | MicroRNA
Medicine Nobel 2024 awarded to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA
Stem Cells
Woman’s type 1 diabetes reversed with stem cell procedure in world’s first
Nanozymes
A CSIR-CLRI study has showed that nanozymes can ensure collagen’s integrity and enhance resistance to enzymatic degradation
Junk DNA
Researchers utilizing artificial intelligence have identified potential cancer-causing elements concealed within the so-called ‘junk’ regions of DNA.
Bridge Recombinase Mechanism
Scientists discovered naturally occurring human DNA editing tool – Bridge Recombinase Mechanism.
Antibiotic Resistance | Longitude Prize
A rapid diagnostic test from India could help combat the superbug crisis (antimicrobial resistance). The device won the Longitude Prize recently.
Recombinant Proteins
Researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a new process for mass production of recombinant proteins.
Bacterial Pathogens Priority List
WHO updated Bacterial Pathogens Priority List (BPPL) as critical priority pathogens continue to present major global threat.
Xenotransplantation
First Human recipient of a Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant has died recently.
Bio-taxis for cancer treatment
Researchers at the IISc-Bengaluru have developed a new way to deliver cancer vaccines using the body’s natural transport system.