Researchers at BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology have developed multifunctional strontium-doped nanoparticles that can simultaneously promote new bone growth, build blood vessels, and fight dangerous infections.

New research from University of Lucknow and King George’s Medical University shows that specific protein markers involved in cellular recycling can predict how aggressively bladder cancer will return in patients, potentially allowing for more personalised treatment.

Researchers have identified the specific structural loops in G-quadruplex DNA that allow it to act as a chaperone, preventing protein clumping and ensuring healthy cellular function.

A look back at the fifteen key stories of the year on Research Matters, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication of the Indian scientific community in 2025.

A new review reveals that rising global temperatures, increased pollution, and extreme weather events are driving a global surge in eye diseases, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities and challenging healthcare systems.

Researchers discover that TB bacteria can shield themselves from antibiotics and stay alive longer by changing their outer fat coating.

New longitudinal research reveals that mothers who access regular antenatal care have children with significantly higher vocabulary and math skills in primary school, though this early advantage requires sustained educational support to persist into adolescence.

Researchers have successfully manipulated the internal structure of a bacterial membrane protein to switch its sensing capabilities between small and large molecules, paving the way for advanced diagnostic tools.

Image: Graphical representation of dust and microbe transport. Credit: Authors, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180981

Researchers have developed a computer model using the agent-based simulation framework, BharatSim, to simulate a potential H5N1 bird flu outbreak in a realistic South Asian community.