Scientists at Hyderabad's CCMB-LaCONES have called for region-specific snake antivenoms, citing research showing that venom profiles vary geographically. Their findings indicate that standard polyvalent antivenom may not effectively neutralise venom from regional krait populations in North-East India.
Researchers at Hyderabad's CSIR-CCMB have identified DZIP3, a protein that detects viral RNA and activates immune defences. Published in The EMBO Journal, the study reports protection against viruses and could inform development of therapies to strengthen the body's antiviral immunity.
Hyderabad scientists are helping save Bhupathy’s Purple Frog, a rare species from the time of dinosaurs. It lives underground and comes out only during monsoon rains. Using sound technology, the team tracks and protects these frogs in the Western Ghats
Hyderabad-based CCMB and AcSIR scientists have shown through mice studies that Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) can reset the brain, improve depression-like symptoms, and balance brain chemicals. Their findings aim to help reduce fear and stigma around ECT in mental health care
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
