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A CCMB study has identified a rare indigenous genetic variant responsible for red hair among Indians, debunking links to European ancestry. The research highlights unique pigmentation traits, especially among Ladakh’s Bodh population, reinforcing India’s rich genetic diversity.

A collaborative study by CCMB and LVPEI reveals alarming antimicrobial resistance in eye infection bacteria in India. Over 45% of isolates are multidrug-resistant, including vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and XDR Klebsiella pneumoniae, raising concerns for antibiotic treatments.

Researchers from CCMB have mapped antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in urban wastewater across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The study reveals consistent bacterial resistance mechanisms, gene-sharing patterns, and a practical SOP enabling nationwide surveillance of drug-resistant pathogens.

Dr D Balasubramanian, noted biophysical chemist from Hyderabad, was felicitated on CCMB’s 10th Founder’s Day. Scientists recalled his contributions, including his tenure as Director and his efforts to integrate science and arts at CCMB and LV Prasad Eye Institute.

Scientists at Hyderabad’s CCMB have discovered that fungal infections may be stopped by targeting the sugar metabolism that fuels invasive growth. The study on Candida albicans offers new possibilities for developing more effective antifungal therapies.

Scientists at CCMB Hyderabad discovered that protein SPIN90, working with Arp2/3, drives actin filament growth crucial for cell movement. The breakthrough, published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, offers insights into health and disease

A CCMB study published in Ecology Letters reveals how species evolved and disappeared across Asia. By analysing 33 animal and plant groups, researchers found stable ecosystems in peninsular India supported biodiversity, despite massive geo-climatic changes over millions of years

Its impact has become generally manageable, similar to seasonal illnesses such as the flu, say public health experts

The Western Ghats are arguably far more diverse and rich in animal and plant life, which is where top biological and genetic scientists from Hyderabad are involved in some cutting-edge research in unraveling and chronicling the rich local biodiversity

According to the study, marrying within the community is the primary cause of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine

24 students from different schools selected through a test that was taken by nearly 326 students, spend a week in different labs and research facilities of CCMB

It was earlier believed that linguistic ancestors of Nicobarese had settled in Nicobar archipelago during the early Holocene, about 11, 700 years ago

A group of researchers from Hyderabad have unraveled the intricate mechanism and the important role that a gene known as Alpha-synuclein (SNCA) plays in the disease.

Issue first flagged by senior principal scientist from Hyderabad-based CCMB Dr Santosh Chouhan

In the case of the tigress, hair and other samples were sent to the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) to determine the cause of death.

The Hangul deer (hangul Cervus hanglu hanglu) is categorised as ‘Critically Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List and as a Schedule 1 species in the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is part of the world’s largest and most diverse genomic study covering 54 lakh individuals, which has identified 12,222 places in human genome that are associated with human height. The study — ‘A saturated map of common genetic variants associated with human height’ — was published […]

Hyderabad: Efforts by Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) to establish proper treatment and management protocols of Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) has received a major boost with Indian drug regulatory authorities approving the marketing hydroxyurea for treatment of SCA. In coordination with several research organisations, CCMB had approached Drug Controller General of India […]

Hyderabad: A group 64 scholars from 31 countries including senior researchers from Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have developed a set of guidelines for conducting ancient DNA research. The guidelines, which were recently published in science journal Nature, has inputs from Chief Scientist, CCMB and Director, CDFD, Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and […]

Hyderabad: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is organising its annual Open Day celebrations online between September 23 and 26. The four-day celebrations will be filled with insightful discussions with scientists on their research and feature special discussions on how the research is helping farmers and conservation and how to become a scientist […]