inStem scientists’ research can prevent, treat colitis
inStem researchers have isolated a microbial metabolite responsible for protecting the integrity of the gut lining and have also made a synthetic analogue of it. In both in vitro and…
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Bengaluru team identifies novel mutations that influence bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
Bengaluru-based researchers have identified 42 rare mutations that influence clinical outcomes in bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and psychosis. These mutations are in the genes which are implicated in very severe mental…
inStem’s skin gel may protect farmers from toxic pesticides
A team led by inStem researchers has developed a gel for topical application to prevent organophosphate-based pesticides from causing any adverse effects including death. The gel hydrolyses ester found in…
inStem team finds how colour-blind flatworms choose colours
When flatworms (planarians) choose one colour over the other, they are not truly sensing colour. They are comparing the two lights and converting the difference in effective intensity of light…
