Category: Biology
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.
West Nile Virus
Cases of West Nile fever, caused by West Nile Virus, were reported in Kerala.
What is Glycemic Index?
Lancet paper presents persuasive data that diets with a high glycemic index (GI) are associated with a heightened risk of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people with a higher Body Mass Index (BMI).
Men5CV Vaccine
Nigeria became the 1st country to rollout a new meningitis vaccine, known as Men5CV.
Plant Tissue Culture
Tissue culture lab to generate saplings of threatened or rare native Delhi trees.
World Purple Day and Epilepsy
World Purple Day was observed globally to raise awareness on epilepsy.
Oral Cancer
Recently, Indian team used ‘deworming drug’ as repurposed drug to treat oral cancer subtype
Gene therapy for hemophilia A
Recently, India conducted 1st human clinical trials for ‘haemophilia A’ gene therapy.
Obelisks
Recently, an article on Hindu |Newfound ‘obelisks’ join viruses, viroids as third unusual life form
Guinea Worm Disease
Recently an article on the global push for Guinea worm disease eradication approaching completion