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Gene therapy that could correct common form of blindness developed
Researchers have developed a new gene therapy method that has the potential to treat a common form of blindness, which strikes both youngsters and adults. The technique works by replacing a malfunctioning gene in the eye with a normal working copy that supplies a protein necessary for light-sensitive cells in the eye to function. Several complex and costly steps remain before the gene therapy technique
Researchers have developed a new gene therapy method that has the potential to treat a common form of blindness, which strikes both youngsters and adults. The technique works by replacing a malfunctioning gene in the eye with a normal working copy that supplies a protein necessary for light-sensitive cells in the eye to function. Several complex and costly steps remain before the gene therapy technique
'Jungle Raj' in stem cell research: Official
A 'Jungle Raj' has been prevailing in the country regarding research on stem cell therapy and the government will ensure a proper structure where there is transparency, an official of the union health ministry has said.
A 'Jungle Raj' has been prevailing in the country regarding research on stem cell therapy and the government will ensure a proper structure where there is transparency, an official of the union health ministry has said.
Stempeutics banks on stem cells as cure for India's chronic diseases
This Bangalore-based startup, backed by the Manipal Group and seed-funded by Cipla, is on fire and hopes to devise cures for at least eight serious illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and diabetes,
Law for biomedical research on humans by end 2012: Official
The law on biomedical research on human subjects, which will keep a tab on unethical medical practices and help those who abide by medical science ethics, will be in place of end of 2012, an official of the union health ministry said Tuesday.
The law on biomedical research on human subjects, which will keep a tab on unethical medical practices and help those who abide by medical science ethics, will be in place of end of 2012, an official of the union health ministry said Tuesday.
HIV patients get new kidneys
Kidney transplants carried out successfully on two HIV-positive patients at the Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bangalore, are holding out new hope to renal patients infected with HIV, who need dialysis for survival.
Kidney transplants carried out successfully on two HIV-positive patients at the Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bangalore, are holding out new hope to renal patients infected with HIV, who need dialysis for survival.
Answers on a page
Bibliotherapy, that claims to provide the answers to life’s problems through books, is among the latest alternative therapies to have entered the market. Gargi Gupta puts herself
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