Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2024) | MicroRNA
Posted in Science & Technology Biotechnology

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2024) | MicroRNA

Medicine Nobel 2024 awarded to Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA

Stem Cells
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Stem Cells

Woman’s type 1 diabetes reversed with stem cell procedure in world’s first

Nanozymes
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Nanozymes

A CSIR-CLRI study has showed that nanozymes can ensure collagen’s integrity and enhance resistance to enzymatic degradation

ISDra2TnpB
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ISDra2TnpB

ICAR develops a Miniature Plant Genome Editing Tool ‘ISDra2TnpB’

BioE3
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BioE3

Centre approves ‘BioE3’ policy for boosting innovation-driven support to R&D

Junk DNA
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Junk DNA

Researchers utilizing artificial intelligence have identified potential cancer-causing elements concealed within the so-called ‘junk’ regions of DNA.

Bridge Recombinase Mechanism
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Bridge Recombinase Mechanism

Scientists discovered naturally occurring human DNA editing tool – Bridge Recombinase Mechanism.

Posted in Biotechnology

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
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Recombinant Proteins

Researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a new process for mass production of recombinant proteins.

Bacterial Pathogens Priority List
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Bacterial Pathogens Priority List

WHO updated Bacterial Pathogens Priority List (BPPL) as critical priority pathogens continue to present major global threat.

xenotransplantation
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Xenotransplantation

First Human recipient of a Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant has died recently.

Bio-taxis for cancer treatment
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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.