Buttermilk-based bioformulation helps in cotton disease control
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University researchers found that a plant growth promoting rhizo bacteria can be used to fight Tobacco Streak Virus in cotton
Pune scientists tweak anti-cancer drug to make it more effective
Researchers synthesised several new compounds from Sunitinib, a drug used to treat kidney cancers and at least one of them promises to be …
The hidden secrets of insect poop
Bugs use their own defecation to defend their young, locate their homes and increase mating opportunities. For humans, insect faeces may even …
Why giant pandas stay fat despite consuming a low-fat diet
Also, why they are chubbier during one part of the year than the rest
Climate change increasing threats from Vibrio bacteria: Study
Warming catalyses antimicrobial resistance
Children under five account for 30 per cent of deaths due to food borne diseases globally: WHO
Calls food borne diseases a ‘global concern’
Making rubber recycling eco-friendly
Scientists at Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi identified bacteria involved in breaking down natural rubber in order to make it …
Vertebrates received genes for vision from bacteria, finds study
The researchers, however, could not identify the bacteria that transferred its gene to vertebrates.
Study warns diphtheria could become a major global threat
The relatively easily-preventable infection, has started to become resistant to several classes of antibiotics and in future, it may even become …
Avian botulism killed 18,000 birds at Sambhar: Govt report
The report by IVRI, Bareilly, states that climatic conditions were ultimately responsible for having triggered the mass die-off
Bacteriophages: An answer to antibiotic resistance
Research on new antibiotics have hit a wall. Bacteriophages that kill disease-causing bacteria provide an alternative treatment
In a different light
Here’s what Stanford University research papers, focusing on areas ranging from supermassive black holes to the intricacies of the human brain, …
New pneumonia vaccine to be introduced in five states
Pneumonia is the largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide, as per WHO
Better access, stewardship practices by pharma companies needed for promising new antibiotics: ATMF report
Large pharmaceutical companies need to re-enter the antibiotic development space, make their unique expertise on access & commercialisation …
Modern humans may be losing microbial diversity, show teeth samples from Bronze Age
Higher diversity of bacteria involved in gum disease found in 4,000-year-old teeth from a limestone cave
Antibiotic resistance: 'Some bacterial pathogens are resistant to all antibiotics'
Tobias Dörr, a microbiologist at Cornell University, New York, is researching on protecting beneficial microbes from antibiotics. He speaks …
Antibiotic residues in wastewater may trigger antimicrobial resistance in India, China: Study
Antimicrobial resistance results in an increase in morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs for the individual, health system and country
Scientists revive approximately 50,000-year-old ‘zombie virus’ from frozen lake in Russia
When permafrost melts, bacteria, viruses and radioactive materials, trapped in its frigid layers for thousands of years may also be released
Antimicrobial resistance: Multi-stakeholder platform launched to drive collective action, collaboration
The platform is expected to build global momentum & high-level advocacy to combat AMR
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Some possible solutions to reduce antibiotic dependence in aquaculture
Antimicrobial resistance is a multi-driver problem and only a multi-thronged approach can be helpful in tackling this scourge
Canadian scientists develop new antibiotic that prevents cell division
Older antibiotics like penicillin kill bacteria by preventing their cell wall from being built in the first place
Bacteria from rotten pomegranade can help produce cellulose
Bacterial strain from rotten pomegranate promises to help produce bacterial cellulose not just on a large scale but 4 times cheaper than made …
Millions to die from superbug infections: report
2.4 million people could die from superbugs by 2050 if urgent action is not taken to stop antimicrobial resistance, says a report by the …
Preterm infants should be given fresh breast milk, not expressed one
Breast milk contains hydrogen peroxide, which works like an antibiotic, and degrades if not fed to the infant immediately, says a study
Plastic-eating bacteria won't check plastic waste, reducing our consumption will
New discoveries and improvements of plastic eating bacteria notwithstanding, humans cannot ignore their consumption choices
