A set of proteins have been identified from tumour and blood samples for the diagnosis and prognosis of meningiomas that could predict meningioma severity.

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Mysore
22 Dec 2020

Study evaluates regional factors that play a vital role in reducing conflicts between people and wild animals in the Ladakh region.

Mumbai
9 Oct 2020

Scientists survey rural areas of Maharashtra for the most suitable agricultural strategies in the face of climate change

Bengaluru
17 Feb 2020

Powered by citizen science, the State of India’s Birds report calls for conservation efforts to save India’s aves.

Bengaluru
2 Dec 2020

In a virtual ceremony, the Infosys Science Foundation announced six winners of the Infosys Prize for the year 2020. The annual prize, announced in six categories, recognises individuals with outstanding contributions to science and research. The prize consists of a pure gold medal, a citation and a purse of USD 100,000. 

Ahmedabad
18 Nov 2020

Study has found that the lockdown widened the challenges of stroke care in the country.

Bengaluru
24 Jul 2020

In 2013, over 50 infants died in Attapadi —a protected area in the Palakkad district of Kerala. This incident, and more deaths in the subsequent years, put the spotlight on the health of the tribal population that lives here. Several underlying health issues, including malnutrition and infant mortality, were identified to be rampant. Both the central and state governments responded with a financial package to provide healthcare and related facilities to these communities free of cost. Seven years later, a new study has found that free healthcare hasn't solved the problem of poor access to healthcare and high levels of infant mortality. 

 

Bengaluru
13 May 2020

In a recent study, researchers from Pune, along with their collaborators in Chennai and the USA, have assessed the functioning of lungs after successful tuberculosis (TB) treatment. The study, published in the journal PLoS ONE, has shown the occurrence of lung defects and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after tuberculosis treatment. 

New Delhi
12 Oct 2020

Study calculates vulnerability indices of districts in India for future planning.

Mumbai
25 Aug 2020

In a recent study, researchers from IIT Bombay have developed a planning and scheduling framework for water distribution through tankers from water sources to water treatment facilities and consumers while making the cost of delivery affordable.

 

Bengaluru
19 Aug 2020

A new study projects that between 2017-2030, India may witness a whopping 6.8 million deficit in the females born, by 2030.