The study from IISc found a previously unidentified yeast-like symbiont inside the lac insect Kerria lacca, which gives the insect its distinctive red colour and, may also provide other nutrients in return for shelter.

Society

Mumbai

Study finds that decreasing air pollution can help reduce anaemia in women of reproductive age

Bengaluru

In an exclusive interaction with Research Matters, leading scientists, including three Infosys Prize winners and a jury member, highlighted that a greater thrust on science was the need of the hour. They were sharing their impressions on the sidelines of the inauguration of the new office of the Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) that was inaugurated recently. 

Mumbai

Study of plastic-lined farm ponds in orchard farming and its impact on society

Bengaluru

A new study by researchers at IIT Kanpur offers insights into air pollution in two cities across the Indo-Gangetic plains.

Bengaluru

The Infosys Science Foundation has inaugurated its new office in South Bengaluru.

Mumbai

Large pan-India studies show that exercise in adulthood and education in childhood is associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults

Bengaluru

Diatoms provide a peek into our history, while also being a source of nutrition, energy and oxygen

Chennai

Researchers study how relative humidity, temperature and dew point temperature are related to spread of tuberculosis infections

Patancheru, Telangana

Researchers study rainfall and soil-loss to find potential rain water harvesting zones in Indian semi-arid regions

Mumbai

Researchers have developed a dermal patch with a blend of natural healing agents and polymers in bilayer structure for improved wound healing.

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