Tag: DBT
New research findings by Indian scientists might improve rice productivity
In a new study, researchers from the leading institutes in India have identified a region in the genome of rice, which seems to have the potential for improving productivity.........................
Ashwagandha takes lead in IIT-Delhi study to be COVID-19 warrior
Researchers have been working on natural compounds from Ashwagandha and Propolis for the past several years and are now exploring the possibility of some of their bio-actives to interact with severe acute respiratory syndrome-CoronaVirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2).................
DBT constitutes N-BRIC to drive indigenous innovation
The consortium constituted by Department of Biotechnology, GOI will be based out of C-CAMP Bengaluru and aims to provide a collaborative platform for building indigenous biomedical resources towards a self-reliant biotech ecosystem...............
DBT-BIRAC COVID-19 Research Consortium recommends 70 proposals for funding
The shortlisted proposals include 10 vaccine candidates, 34 diagnostics products or scale-up facilities, 10 therapeutics options, 02 proposals on drug repurposing, and 14 projects which are categorized as preventive interventions......................
Scientists to culture novel coronavirus in human lung epithelial cell
Indian scientists are attempting to grow novel coronavirus in human cell lines, which will enable in vitro testing of potential drugs and vaccines against the COVID-19............................
DBT-BIRAC backed COVID-19 Research Consortium funds 16 proposals, seeks more applications
Proposals have been sought on the development of diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, and other interventions. Among 500 applications received so far, 16 proposals have been recommended for funding support
COVID-19: DBT backed consortium aims to to produce therapeutic antibodies
Anti-COVID Consortium backed by the Department of Biotechnology involving the public-private partnership is working to produce therapeutic antibodies against SARS-CoV-2......................
ICMR approves THSTI as COVID-19 testing facility for Faridabad region
The bioassay laboratory of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) will now function as an extension of the diagnostic facility of ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad for COVID-19 testing....................
COVID-19: BIRAC keeps its 8th Foundation Day a low key affair...
Amid the unprecedented situation arising out of coronavirus pandemic globally, the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has decided to hold its 8th Foundation Day at the organizational level only....................
Agilent teams with IIT-Delhi to enhance biotherapeutics
Agilent Technologies and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to set up incubator site for bioanalytical science.................