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India-Australia Collaboration To Develop Stress-Tolerant Rice
The US$546,800 joint project between India and Australia aims to develop a drought and salt-resistant rice strain by introducing Australian resurrection grass genes.
Yoga Lowers Stress Hormones In Breast Cancer Patients, Study
Breast cancer patients who practiced yoga not only had general better health and regulation of cortisol levels but were also more able to find meaning in their illness, a study reports.
Study Shows Community-Based Care For Schizophrenia Works
Community intervention was found to be more effective at reducing symptoms and disabilities in schizophrenics compared to facility-based care.
BASF Extends R&D Network In India
The new BASF research center will host more than 60 scientists working on areas such as organic synthesis and agricultural chemicals.
SuperAmma Successfully Changes Handwashing Behavior
Researchers find that appealing to emotions rather than facts can result in significant, long-lasting improvements in people’s handwashing behavior.
App Aids Epilepsy Diagnosis
A new smart phone application tested in India and Nepal may help people detect epileptic seizures and get better stroke treatment.
Cipla Gets FDA Approval For Generic HIV Drug
Tentative approval for a generic HIV drug for use outside of the United States has been granted to Indian manufacturer Cipla.
India Needs Climate-Resilient Sanitation Tech
India needs to integrate climate-resilient sanitation technologies with relevant national policies, says Girija K. Bharat.
Global Partnership To Fight Infectious Disease Launched
A global initiative was launched last month to accelerate progress toward a world safe and secure from the threat of infectious disease.
