Discovery of Essential Brain Circuit in Visual Development Could Lead to New Treatments for Amblyopia
A study in mice reveals an elegant circuit within the developing visual system that helps dictate how the eyes connect […]
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Researchers Figure out why Gold Nanoparticles Can Penetrate Cell Walls
Cells are very good at protecting their precious contents – and as a result, it’s very difficult to penetrate their […]
Model Reveals Specific Risk Factors Associated With Heart Attack
Researchers in India have carried out a data mining exercise to determine which are the most important risk factors in […]
First-of-a-kind Once Daily Pill Given Regulatory Green Light for Patients With Rare Type of Skin Cancer
Patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma who are not suitable for surgery or radiotherapy, could benefit from Erivedge (vismodegib) which […]
Avesthagen Nutrition Unit takes bite out of global pie for DHA with its AvestaDHATM Technology
Avesthagen Limited, Indias leading integrated systems biology platform company announces License Agreement with one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals […]
More Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centres Planned
To improve patient safety and reduce the risk associated with the use of medicines, the Union Health Ministry is all […]
Quality of Drugs sold by Ranbaxy to be Checked
The Government has ordered the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to test the quality of drugs produced by Ranbaxy […]
Adolescents in India are Anaemic: Health Minister
A little over 30 percent of adolescent boys and 55.8 percent of adolescent girls in India suffer from anaemia, Health […]
Personalized Drug Dosing Necessary for Older Heart Patients
Older heart patients present unique challenges for determining the optimal dosages of medications, so a new study from researchers at […]
3D Tissue Engineering Brings Researchers Closer to Viable Organ Implants
Researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) have developed a simple method of organizing cells and their microenvironments […]
The Societal Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery Highlighted by New Health Economics Study
The full impact of knee replacement surgery on both patients’ lives and on society includes significant overall cost savings, according […]
i Phone Device Detects Heart Rhythm Problem That Can Cause Stroke
A special iPhone case and app can be used to quickly and cheaply detect heart rhythm problems and prevent strokes, […]
Health Ministry to set up Expert Panel to Frame Biotech Law
The health ministry is planning to set up an expert panel to frame regulations for biotechnology industry as well as […]
