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Worms could lead to new treatment for Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists believe that the new treatment through worms could usher in non-pharmaceutical approach to cure neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's

2 min read18 Oct 2017
Science

Children in 27 states, 6 UTs have moderate to high prevalence of worm infection: govt

Health ministry data on worm infection among children shows varied prevalence range from 85% in Tamil Nadu to 12.5% in Madhya Pradesh during 2015

3 min read16 Aug 2017
Industry

Styrofoam-eating worms could be the answer to plastic waste crisis

Study reveals how a species of mealworm can consume and also digest this plastic-like material

2 min read5 Oct 2015
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Not just Maggi, other fast food companies too have courted controversy

Maggi has been ordered off the shelves due to high content of lead. But its not the first time that a popular food company has faced flak for being unfit for consumption. A look at other brands that have come under the scanner-

3 Jun 2015
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Cinema for children

Cinema for children

1 min read19 Oct 2011
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Fluid narratives

Fluid narratives

1 min read25 Aug 2011

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