Topic: biotechnology
Introducing biotech trees to help stop disappearing forests is easier said that done
Releasing genetically engineered trees into forests to counter threats to forest health represents a new frontier in biotechnology.
The key to the future of biotechnology is you, and your body
As developments in technology and medicine race forward, our body data such as biomarkers and lifestyle logs could help accomplish advanced healthcare systems.
India is not just a premier vaccine manufacturer, it can develop new vaccines too
Dr Renu Swarup, secretary of the government’s Department of Biotechnology, talks about the state of Indian health technology and what the future holds.
Shekhar Mande, leading expert on DNA fingerprinting, to head scientific research in India
Mande has been appointed director general of CSIR, having served as director at the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune, since 2011.
The bajra that can fight India’s iron deficiency problem
Study shows consumption of biofortified bajra can improve learning and mental abilities among school-going children.
How gene-editing cures may become a bio-weapon nightmare
Biotechnologies like Crispr have the possibilities of dangerous applications which might turn our biological machinery against us.
Two Indian journalists are bringing the women of science to life
Nandita Jayaraj and Aashima Dogra are chronicling the lives of Indian women scientists at The Life of Science.
4 reasons why Modi remains in the hunt for a second term
Without these 4 factors, Modi & BJP’s fortunes would have been sunk by govt's dismal performance on the economy, jobs & reckless steps like demonetisation.
Did the last season of Game of Thrones let down its legions of fans?
Many Game of Thrones fans across the world have demanded a remake of the 8th season of Game of Thrones saying the script didn’t match their expectations.
Defence
After 10-year wait, defence ministry to grant ex-servicemen status to military nurses
Military nurses had been seeking to be treated at par with other military officers, including doctors.
If Pragya Thakur wins this Thursday, Modi is in for an embarrassing 5 years
Never has one constituency had such a bearing on Indian nationalism and the pretence of a Gandhian polity. So what if PM Modi doesn’t forgive her in his heart?