Study of parasite genomes may predict malaria drug resistance

New Delhi (IANS) Analysing malaria parasite genomes may usher new and more effective treatments for the deadly mosquito-borne disease and also help predict drug resistance, according to a study. 

Researchers at the University of California-San…

India made notable progress on HIV, outperformed global reduction rate: Centre

New Delhi (IANS) While over 2.5 million people are living with HIV in India, the country has made notable progress, and outperformed the global reduction rate, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday, ahead of World AIDS Day. 

Indian traditional medicine takes center stage at global conference

Kuala Lumpur (IANS) India’s vision of modernising traditional medicine (TM) through digital innovation took centre stage at the 10th International Conference on Traditional and Complementary Medicine (INTRACOM) 2024 in Malaysia, the Ayush Ministry…

Centre to deploy 87 Doppler Weather Radars to boost accuracy of forecasting data

New Delhi (IANS) The Union government aims to install 87 new Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) to enhance the accuracy of forecasting data, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.  

The new DWRs, covering the entire nation under Mission Mausam,…

All you need to know about PAN 2.0

New Delhi (IANS) A day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the PAN 2.0, the Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a detailed clarification on the project based on a list of 11 frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide taxpayers…

Study finds potential genes linking depression to menstrual pain

New Delhi (IANS) Women suffering from depression are more likely to experience menstrual pain (also known as dysmenorrhea), finds a study on Wednesday. 

Previous research has shown women are twice as likely as men to suffer from depression…

Biologic therapies show promise for severe asthma, but barriers remain: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Biologic therapies are revolutionising severe asthma management, showcasing potential for remission, but cost and equitable access are the major barriers, according to a report on Tuesday. 

Biologic therapy, also known as immunotherapy,…

New vaccine offers high protection against malaria

New Delhi (IANS) A small clinical trial of a late-liver-stage attenuated malaria parasite vaccine has shown to be safe and effective against the disease spread by mosquitoes and claims 608,000 lives globally. 

The trial, led by researchers…

Plastonix, Vee Technologies to develop plastic waste recycling system in India

Toronto (IANS) In a bid to help India tackle plastic waste, Canada-based plastics recycling technologies company Plastonix on Monday announced a collaboration with Bengaluru and New York co-headquartered IT services company Vee Technologies. 

Centre to unveil startups under new National Quantum Mission guidelines

New Delhi (IANS) The government is set to announce startups selected for support under the newly-established guidelines as part of the National Quantum Mission, it was announced on Monday. 

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science…