Category: Biology
Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11)
India’s first genetically modified mustard crop Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) has failed to meet the minimum weight criteria required for the commercial release as seed.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023 – mRNA vaccines
Medicine Nobel 2023 awarded to Katalin Karikó, Drew Weissman for their work in mRNA vaccines.
Monoclonal Antibodies
Centre decided to procure doses of monoclonal antibody (used in Australia for the Hendra virus) to combat the Nipah virus.
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)
Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) has for the first time found the presence of Clade 9 variant of varicella zoster virus (VZV) in India.
Nipah Virus
Union Health Minister confirmed that the deaths reported from Kerala were due to Nipah virus.
Hybrid Nanoparticle-Based Cancer Treatment
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) scientists have developed a new approach using hybrid nanoparticles to potentially detect and kill cancer cells, especially those which form a solid tumour mass.
Genetic Control of Mosquitoes
Gene drive technology has been used in outdoor trials in India, Brazil, and Panama to genetically manipulate mosquitoes.

Lab-grown Human Embryo
Scientists have grown an entity that closely resembles an early human embryo, without using sperm, eggs or a womb.

Stem Cell Therapy
The Delhi High Court permitted two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to undergo stem cell therapy for treatment of their condition.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses
Most avian flu outbreaks in India reported from post-monsoon to pre-summer season: study.
Food Fortification
Union Food Ministry decided to complete the third phase of universalisation of distribution of fortified rice before March 2024. The Ministry also organised a one-day National Seminar on Rice Fortification.