Tag: Bangalore
Kangaroo mother care: ensuring survival for the newborn baby
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.
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.
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.
