New research from India reveals that, contrary to long-held scientific beliefs, feeding on trees and shrubs does not provide Asian elephants with more protein than grazing on grass.

Health

Mumbai

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

Mumbai

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.

Thiruvananthapuram

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.

Sonepat

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.

Mumbai

Researchers find early warning signs of diabetic kidney disease and pave the way for personalised treatment.

New Delhi

Sodium butyrate, a compound naturally produced by the gut microbiome, has been identified as a negative regulator of antibody-based immunity, compromising protection against viral infection in mice.

Mysore

Untreated stream water acts as a critical environmental reservoir, enriching the human gut with resistance genes to metals and biocides, while tubewell use drives a greater focus on traditional drug resistance.

A metal- and additive-free, one-pot reaction achieves the highly sought-after meta-C-S bond formation on anilines, yielding potent S-aryl dithiocarbamates that disrupt breast cancer cell division.

Bengaluru

A new study reveals how wastewater surveillance can track flu, RSV, and COVID-19 variants, offering a unique window into community health.

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