Category: Biology
Pollution and Pollinators
A recent study finds that air pollution harms pollinators like bees and butterflies more than crop-destroying pests.
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.
Avian influenza (Bird Flu)
Australia reported its 1st human Avian influenza (Bird Flu) infection case.
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.
Tuberculosis and types
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports over 10 million new cases of TB every year and India alone accounts for 27% of the global TB burden.
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.