New technique sheds fresh light on the origin of species

An Indo-French team of scientists has for the first time established that genes in chromosomes have a "switch on and off" system working through the RNA interference (RNAi), which plays a vital role

Rats can tell the direction an odour comes from

Stem-cell research has had globally hi-profile supporters, including 'Superman' actor, the late Christopher Reeve. It has vocal detractors as well. But India expects to put its draft national

Survey to find best specimens for cloning

Eating large quantities of red meat can increase your risk of bowel cancer by producing substances in the gut that damage DNA, a study reveals today. A comparison of cells from the lining of the

Elephant management in India just got tougher

Chennai-based LifeCell is coming up with what they promise will be the country's first stem cell transplant hospital. They are making another promise

dinosaurs, especially the herbivorous ones, have been the largest land animals ever. It seems natural that they would have fed on trees and huge cycads to satiate their gargantuan appetites. But would they have deigned to feast on the lowly grass? Yes, is the surprising answer from the latest research.