‘Glowing’ new nanotechnology guides cancer surgery, also kills remaining malignant cells’ Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new way to selectively insert compounds into cancer cells – a system that will help surgeons identify malignant tissues and then, in combination with phototherapy, kill any remaining cancer cells after a tumor is removed. It’s about as simple as, “If ... Read More »

Finance Ministry pitches for easing of FDI norms in pharma sector NEW DELHI: Foreign direct investment in pharmaceutical sector is back in the spotlight, with the finance ministrypitching for a review of the policy that was tightened for brownfield investments, or investments in existing Indian companies, following fears of large-scale takeover by multinational companies. “There is a need for revisiting ... Read More »

FDI in medical devices to attract MNCs, says industry body NEW DELHI: The government’s decision to liberalise FDI policy for the cash-starved medical devices sector will lower imports, encouraging MNCs to set up manufacturing facilities in the country, according to industry body EEPC India. Significantly, the move will help reduce cost of medical devices benefiting patients as at present the ... Read More »

Rapidly-changing genes help malaria parasites hide in human body for long periods While living in human red blood cells, malaria parasites use new genetic tricks every 48 hours to evade the human immune system, a sequencing of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite has revealed. They can rapidly change the proteins on the surface of their host cells in order to hide ... Read More »

Mutations prevent programmed cell death Programmed cell death is a mechanism that causes defective and potentially harmful cells to destroy themselves. It serves a number of purposes in the body, including the prevention of malignant tumor growth. Now, researchers at Technische Universität München (TUM) have discovered a previously unknown mechanism for regulating programmed cell death. They have also shown that ... Read More »

Pharma companies should be ready to adapt to changing norms: Israel Makov, chairman of Sun Pharmaceutical MUMBAI: Changing regulatory environment will be the norm in the pharmaceutical industry in the days ahead and companies should be ready to adapt, said Israel Makov, chairman of Sun PharmaceuticalBSE 0.24 %, India’s biggest and the world’s fifth largest drug maker. “Regulatory expectations are ... Read More »

Ways to handle stress Lessens when shared, mounts up when curbed! Usually people hide the reasons of their stress from others. They do not want others to get perturbed because of them. They prefer that others do not get to know their personal affairs nor their shortcomings .They feel that if they are undergoing a rough patch, others might think ... Read More »

Over 111 crore Indians at risk of getting infected with malaria: World Malaria Report 2014 LONDON: As many as 111 crore Indians are at risk of getting infected with malaria of which 28 crore have been found to be at highest risk. The World Health Organization on Tuesday said India has 12.8 crore suspected malaria cases. However, India recorded 8.81 ... Read More »

Secret of success: Get the mind-set of an ant!   Secret of success: Get the mind-set of an ant! Sometimes the biggest lessons in life come from the smallest folks around us. All of us tend to look up to big people for lessons on how to get better. We are keen to learn the secrets of their success. But ... Read More »

German ban on Ranbaxy’s Dewas product expands to entire EU NEW DELHI: Adding to Ranbaxy’s regulatory troubles overseas, certain drugs produced at its Dewas plant have been barred from export to all member countries of the European Union for non-compliance to ‘good manufacturing practice’ norms. The EU sanction follows a decision taken by German authorities in this regard for Ranbaxy’s ... Read More »