In vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure
The need for a comprehensive and reliable in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure came into the spotlight when a Delhi-based hospital was fined ₹1.5 …
Biotechnology
DNA Report as Evidence- Pros, Cons & the Need for Strict Protocol
In a recent case, the Supreme Court commented on the use of DNA report as clinching evidence in criminal cases. It highlighted the possibility of cont…
Synbio Solutions to Environmental Challenges
What is synbio? Synbio or synthetic biology can be understood as the “application of science, technology and engineering to facilitate and accelerate the design, manufacture…
Genome Editing/Sequencing Technology in India: Pros, Cons & Ethics
The proposal for Indian regulators to recognize a new gene-editing technique has been pending with the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee for …
Stem Cells – Sources, Types, Applications, Concerns & Regulations
Stem cell research and its use in therapy are at the frontiers of biomedicine. It is being explored as a panacea for a wide range of diseases from tis…
Biotechnology Sector in India – Scope, Challenges & Government Initiatives
India’s biotechnology sector has evolved steadily and significantly in the last two decades, growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20…
GM Crops in India – Pros & Cons
Under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, growing GM crops that are not approved by the government can result in a five-year jail term and a hefty …
“DNA Profiling” and “DNA Technology Bill 2018” – Everything you need to know
DNA profiling is a process where a specific DNA pattern (called a profile) is obtained from a person or sample of bodily tissue for solving crimes, id…
