Karnataka 
Kangaroo mother care: ensuring survival for the newborn baby
(0)Kangaroo mother care, a practice advised by the WHO, is low-cost and ensures the survival of newborns in resource-poor settings. How aware are healthcare providers in Indian hospitals about the actual practice? Researchers from Saint John’s Medical College, Bengaluru investigated. Gita Madhu reports.
Oyster Mushrooms: a market opportunity
Button mushrooms are easily accessible in the market in most places in India today. But, more nutritious and tastier oyster mushrooms are not. That is an opportunity for paddy farmers, say Indian researchers. Here is a report on recent research on farming oyster mushrooms.
Evolution of mimicry in swallowtail butterflies
Krushnamegh Kunte and team at NCBS Bangalore have been puzzling over the evolution of butterflies that mimic other butterflies distasteful to predators. Interestingly, in some species only the females mimic other butterflies. Now they have collected enough clues to explain the phenomenon. Rahul Kumar, Sheodeni Sao College, Kaler reports.
Nitrous oxide in groundwater: based on land use?
Chemical nitrogen fertilisers increase nitrous oxides in atmosphere leading to climate warming. Besides atmosphere, nitrous oxide accumulates in groundwater also. Researchers from NIO and IISc examine the extent of the problem in groundwater under land used for agriculture, in coastal areas, banks of estuaries and forests of India.
Tears as Clues: Towards global research standards
Tears hold clues about infections or inflammation of the eyes. Research suggests that tears may also have biomarkers to help detect many other conditions, including cancer and neurodegeneration. Here is a report on removing the main roadblock in research and development in this direction.
Bloodberry: Rich in Omega Fatty Acids and Antioxidants
A humble herb growing naturally on river banks may actually be a superfood, says recent research from the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute. Read more on the nutritional profile and nutraceutical advantages of bloodberry in this report by K Yashkamal.
Bay Laurel Leaves: protect aquaculture fishÂ
Fish productivity in aquaculture is affected by disease-causing microorganisms. To treat the diseases, antibiotics are used. But indiscriminate use leads to antibiotic resistance in the microorganisms. Instead of using antibiotics, we could improve the resistance of aquaculture fish to infections using immune-stimulants to activate immune responses to the infections. Recently, researchers at the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences… Read More ›
Metformin in Diabetes Type II: responders vs non-responders
The prevalence of diabetes type II is increasing rapidly. The drug of choice for the condition is metformin. But all patients do not respond to the drug in the same manner. Why? Researchers from Manipal came up with an answer. Karthic A reports.
Rice Plant Disease: Automatic identification
Some diseases of rice can destroy 80% of the crop. Timely detection of the diseases can save farmers from economic ruin. Researchers from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have now developed a method to automatically detect three common rice diseases. Read on for details.
Combating Stress: yoga nidra for adolescents
While low levels of stress may be productive, unremitting high levels of stress can lead to mental ill health and suicides. How can schools counter high suicide levels among Indian students? Here’s the answer from researchers in Mangalore.
