Biotechnology Research
- All
- News
- Videos
-
"Milestone In Biotechnology": PM Modi Unveils Genome Sequencing Data Of 10,000 Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals and said it will be a milestone in the field of biotechnology research.
-
Scientists Created Solar-Powered Animal Cells by Combining Choloplasts From Algae and Hamster Cells
A team from the University of Tokyo has successfully created hybrid animal cells that can generate energy from sunlight. By integrating chloroplasts from the red algae Cyanidioschyzon merolae into Chinese hamster cells, the researchers demonstrated that these cells can sustain photosynthesis for up to 48 hours. This breakthrough could have signific...
-
Genetically Modified Cow Produces Human Insulin In Milk, Say Scientists
This research offers a promising new avenue for ensuring a stable and potentially more affordable supply of insulin for diabetics worldwide.
-
Government To Form Biotechnology Research And Innovation Council Soon
The Minister of Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh made the decision during the annual general body meeting of the societies of autonomous institutions of the DBT at the National Institute of Immunology.
-
Bharat Biotech's 1st Nasal Covid Vaccine Gets Phase 2/3 Trial Nod
BBV154, developed by Bharat Biotech, is India's first intranasal vaccine to receive regulatory nod for late-stage clinical trials from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council's (BIRAC) under the Department of Biotechnology.
-
Medical Body ICMR-NICED Proposes Research On Oral Covid Vaccine
Kolkata-based medical research body ICMR-NICED has submitted a proposal to the Department of Biotechnology under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology for research on an oral Covid vaccine, a senior official of the institute said today.
-
Finance Minister Announces Rs 900 Crore Grant For COVID-19 Vaccine Research
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman today announced a Rs 900 crore grant to the Department of Biotechnology for COVID-19 vaccine research.
-
India Launches Program To Strengthen Clinical Trial Research Of Vaccines In Neighbouring Nations
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, India has started a "science diplomacy" initiative by launching a programme to strengthen the capacity of clinical trial research of vaccines in neighbouring countries, the Department of Biotechnology said today.
-
DBT JRF Exam In June. Apply Online
For the award of DBT-Junior Research Fellowship, an entrance test named Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) will be held in June. Candidates can apply for the exam till May 18.
-
Gujarat Institute Identifies 3 New Mutations Of Novel Coronavirus: Report
Researchers at the state government-run Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) have succeeded in decoding the entire genome sequence of the novel coronavirus, and identified its three new mutations, officials said today.
-
AMU Professor Receives Award For Biotechnology Research
The award has been conferred upon noted Indian scientists including APJ Abdul Kalam, MS Swaminathan andKG Menon earlier, and Prof Asad is the first recipient as AMU faculty member.
-
Infosys, University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Announce Partnership In Precision Medicine
Through this partnership, Infosys also becomes a member of the Centre for Computational Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine (CCBGM).
-
China Eyes Bans For Rogue Scientists After Gene-Editing Uproar
China has drafted new rules to supervise biotechnology research, with fines and bans against rogue scientists after a Chinese researcher caused a global outcry by claiming that he gene-edited babies.
-
Madhya Pradesh Student Arrested For Sexually Harassing Nigerian Woman
Madhya Pradesh police on Saturday arrested a student of Devi Ahilya University for allegedly sexually harassing a 35-year old Biotechnology researcher from Nigeria.
-
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) To Set Up Centre Of Excellence In Bio-Tech
A Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology is being set up at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) here for promoting biotechnology research in the state.
-
"Milestone In Biotechnology": PM Modi Unveils Genome Sequencing Data Of 10,000 Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals and said it will be a milestone in the field of biotechnology research.
-
Scientists Created Solar-Powered Animal Cells by Combining Choloplasts From Algae and Hamster Cells
A team from the University of Tokyo has successfully created hybrid animal cells that can generate energy from sunlight. By integrating chloroplasts from the red algae Cyanidioschyzon merolae into Chinese hamster cells, the researchers demonstrated that these cells can sustain photosynthesis for up to 48 hours. This breakthrough could have signific...
-
Genetically Modified Cow Produces Human Insulin In Milk, Say Scientists
This research offers a promising new avenue for ensuring a stable and potentially more affordable supply of insulin for diabetics worldwide.
-
Government To Form Biotechnology Research And Innovation Council Soon
The Minister of Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh made the decision during the annual general body meeting of the societies of autonomous institutions of the DBT at the National Institute of Immunology.
-
Bharat Biotech's 1st Nasal Covid Vaccine Gets Phase 2/3 Trial Nod
BBV154, developed by Bharat Biotech, is India's first intranasal vaccine to receive regulatory nod for late-stage clinical trials from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council's (BIRAC) under the Department of Biotechnology.
-
Medical Body ICMR-NICED Proposes Research On Oral Covid Vaccine
Kolkata-based medical research body ICMR-NICED has submitted a proposal to the Department of Biotechnology under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology for research on an oral Covid vaccine, a senior official of the institute said today.
-
Finance Minister Announces Rs 900 Crore Grant For COVID-19 Vaccine Research
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman today announced a Rs 900 crore grant to the Department of Biotechnology for COVID-19 vaccine research.
-
India Launches Program To Strengthen Clinical Trial Research Of Vaccines In Neighbouring Nations
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, India has started a "science diplomacy" initiative by launching a programme to strengthen the capacity of clinical trial research of vaccines in neighbouring countries, the Department of Biotechnology said today.
-
DBT JRF Exam In June. Apply Online
For the award of DBT-Junior Research Fellowship, an entrance test named Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) will be held in June. Candidates can apply for the exam till May 18.
-
Gujarat Institute Identifies 3 New Mutations Of Novel Coronavirus: Report
Researchers at the state government-run Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) have succeeded in decoding the entire genome sequence of the novel coronavirus, and identified its three new mutations, officials said today.
-
AMU Professor Receives Award For Biotechnology Research
The award has been conferred upon noted Indian scientists including APJ Abdul Kalam, MS Swaminathan andKG Menon earlier, and Prof Asad is the first recipient as AMU faculty member.
-
Infosys, University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Announce Partnership In Precision Medicine
Through this partnership, Infosys also becomes a member of the Centre for Computational Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine (CCBGM).
-
China Eyes Bans For Rogue Scientists After Gene-Editing Uproar
China has drafted new rules to supervise biotechnology research, with fines and bans against rogue scientists after a Chinese researcher caused a global outcry by claiming that he gene-edited babies.
-
Madhya Pradesh Student Arrested For Sexually Harassing Nigerian Woman
Madhya Pradesh police on Saturday arrested a student of Devi Ahilya University for allegedly sexually harassing a 35-year old Biotechnology researcher from Nigeria.
-
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) To Set Up Centre Of Excellence In Bio-Tech
A Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology is being set up at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) here for promoting biotechnology research in the state.
