BYTES

Delhi gangrape: is there a way to scientifically ascertain age of the sixth accused?

A look at the available technology shows no method is foolproof

Make unethical drug trials a punishable offence, say experts

Current laws do not fix penalty if such practices are found

Vicious cycle

Cost of treating hypertension itself leads to stress

MONEYMAKERS

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Experts contest new vaccine policy document

Say they were not consulted

Science and Technology - Briefs

Science

Clinical drug trials: registration of contract research organisations put on hold

Absence of regulatory infrastructure to assess them cited as reason

Science and Technology - Briefs

Grim reminder

A fleeting reappearance of plague exposes India's lack of preparedness

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Science And Technology - Briefs

INDIA

Delhi government puts cap of Rs 4,500 on H1N1 test

Private labs were reportedly charging as high as Rs 10,000 for a single test

Trouble for state health insurance schemes in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

Private hospitals threaten to discontinue treating patients

Ranbaxy launches new anti-malarial drug

It has an efficacy rate of over 95 per cent, claims company

Science and Technology - Briefs

Human stem cells without destroying embryo

Small doses of chemicals harm foetus

Dangers of using biofuel for cooking

New victims

India is nowhere close to herd immunity, countrywide serosurvey shows

Upcoming winter season and festivals could heighten COVID-19 challenge, say officials

BHUTAN