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The human gut contains 300-500 types of bacteria that are necessary for the survival of human beings. They help in digestion, protect the body from infections and even produce essential vitamins and neurochemicals. Most studies so far on…
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A team of Indian astronomers has evolved\ a new method to understand the atmosphere of extrasolar planets. They have shown that the planets going around stars other than the Sun can also be studied by observing the polarisation of light and…
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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)’s Mysore-based constituent laboratory, Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR–CFTRI) is known for in-depth research and development in the areas of food science and…
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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, havecome together to set up a Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence in Disability & Assistive Technology (CARE-DAT).
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Researchers at the Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a low-cost and effective method to detect adulterants in milk, by merely analysing the deposition patterns after evaporation. The team used the method to…
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Similipal tiger reserve in Odisha has a unique feature. It is the only tiger reserve in the world where a subspecies of tigers called Pseudomelanistic tigers have been photographed. Pseudomelanistic tigers stand out from the rest of the…
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A new study has found that the common syndromes of severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and addiction, may have an unusual evolutionary basis. The constant prevalence of…
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Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, an esteemed scientist of the National Institute of Immunology (NII) New Delhi, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. Dr Gokhale takes over from Dr Renu…
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Electric vehicles are expected to be the future of transportation due to their low carbon footprint and low energy use. They provide clean mobility and reduce the environmental impact of conventional transportation. The International Energy…
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Incessant monsoon rains, floods, landslides, and associated debris flows on highways in different parts of the country cause severe infrastructural damage, casualties, and socio-economic disruptions. Researchers at the Indian Institute…
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