Lab notes: Gaining weight during pregnancy may help short women have healthier babies

Short-statured women generally have a higher chance of delivering a low birth weight baby.

Bhavya Khullar

· Nov 24, 2017 · 05:30 am

Photos: Finally, an Indian agency has recorded the stunning biodiversity of the Sunderbans

The salinity profile, which is critical for the existence of mangroves, is increasing and adversely affecting the biodiversity in the region.

Bhavya Khullar

· Oct 14, 2017 · 07:30 pm

Lab notes: Scientists identify bacterium that could be source of antibiotics

Preliminary studies show that the bacterium could be used to produce antibiotics for several diseases including malaria.

Bhavya Khullar

· Oct 06, 2017 · 05:30 am

Lab notes: Quick diagnosis of dengue possible in remote areas with this rapid test kit

The test is less sensitive but much faster than the standard tests used in laboratories and can be used for preliminary diagnosis.

Bhavya Khullar

· Sep 26, 2017 · 05:30 am

Lab notes: India can reduce its stillbirths by training its healthcare workers

Thirty percent of stillbirths are due to obstetric complications and excessive bleeding.

Bhavya Khullar

· Sep 14, 2017 · 05:30 am

Lab notes: Kidney disease may be linked to pesticide exposure

A new study analysed blood samples of patients with chronic kidney disease and found high levels of at least three pesticides.

Bhavya Khullar

· Sep 08, 2017 · 05:30 am

Lab notes: Scientists develop implantable silk mat to speed up bone healing

The mat is made of natural silk from silkworms.

Bhavya Khullar

· Aug 29, 2017 · 09:55 pm

Lab notes: A new method may simplify diagnostic testing for kidney function

Researchers have developed a new biosensor for kidney function tests.

Bhavya Khullar

· Aug 25, 2017 · 05:30 am

Lab notes: Bacteria in chicken intestines contain natural food preservatives

A new study has isolated a non-toxic natural food preservative from these bacteria.

Bhavya Khullar

· Aug 24, 2017 · 05:30 am

Lab notes: Can the artificial sweetener aspartame cause sterility?

A new study on has found reduced sperm quality in rats fed with aspartame.

Bhavya Khullar

· Aug 01, 2017 · 05:30 am

Lab notes: Antibiotic resistant bugs found in chicken and sprouts sold by Mumbai street vendors

Many of the bacteria were resistant to one or more commonly used antibiotics such as penicillin and streptomycin.

Bhavya Khullar

· Jul 25, 2017 · 05:30 am

Lab notes: We might soon have a simple blood test to detect liver fibrosis

The disease has so far been diagnosed only through invasive biopsy procedures.

Bhavya Khullar

· Jul 21, 2017 · 03:30 pm