Special Features

Keys to a puzzle
A 3D map of a 'promiscuous' protein opens a pathway to new drugs.
Guillain-Barré syndrome: a nervous breakdown
What we know so far about the rare neurological disorder that has triggered a health alarm in parts of India.
Peace of mind
Understanding of schizophrenia has improved vastly in the past decade. New research and novel methods offer hope.
Kick that habit
At home and at work, 'good habits' can be cultivated – with a little help from behavioural change agents.
A bridge too far out
Sikkim's bamboo and cane footbridges, engineered with indigenous ingenuity, are a sturdy alternative to carbon-heavy structures.