Biochemistry

High tidings
A clinical book that gives the low-down on dopamine, and charts a way to maintain the pain-pleasure balance.

The wondrous world of water
New research in India and elsewhere is turning the lens on the many avatars and possible applications of ice and water.

What's your gut feeling?
As scientists turn the lens on gastrointestinal microbes, a handful of tests offers ways to assess one's gut and ward off disease.

Looking beyond the double helix
A recent study provides novel insights into potential therapeutic opportunities to target cancer.

A prescription for safer drugs
A path-breaking study, led by scientists at IIT Kanpur, uncovers a critical protein mechanism that holds promise for regulating drug effects.