Stem cell segment in India to touch $8bn mark by 2015

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 10:51

In India, there are very few players in the stem cell sector.

`Gradual rise in prevalence of cancer in India`

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 21:12

The government today said there is a gradual rise in the prevalence of cancer in India even as it has taken several steps for prevention of the deadly disease.

India's fast growing functional food market needs checks: ICMR

Last Updated: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 19:26

India is a fast growing market for functional foods like pro-biotic yogurt and omega-3 health drinks, but their benefits should be scientifically verified, said a top Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) official.

ICMR to develop 20 new patient care technologies

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 20:02

Union Minister was delivering his address at the closing function of the centenary celebrations of the Indian Council of Medical Research.

`Don`t undermine superbug`s presence`

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 19:17

The multi-drug resistant superbug is present in Delhi`s environment.

Decision on banning Endosulfan after ICMR report: Centre

Last Updated: Monday, April 25, 2011, 23:03

The Centre said it would take a view on the issue "in the best interest of the country" after the ICMR submits its report.

ICMR to set up panel to regulate stem cell research

Last Updated: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 17:57

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will set up the much awaited National Apex Committee, a body to regulate the scientific community on the crucial health research of stem cell therapy by April.