Hyderabad, 8th April, 2022: Statins are one of the top selling drugs worldwide and are used for lowering cholesterol in patients with high blood cholesterol. These drugs act by inhibiting a key enzyme (HMG-CoA Reductase) needed for making cholesterol in our body. In spite of their popularity, statins have been reported to give rise to… Continue reading CCMB study unravels basis for side effects of cholesterol-lowering drug statins

Hyderabad, 29th April, 2022: As a premier life science research institute of India, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad hosts a wide expertise in life sciences. This ranges from the most cutting-edge questions in the field to addressing societal challenges. Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TSWREIS) is a state-wide network of… Continue reading CCMB and TSWREIS come together to mentor students from low-resource settings

Hyderabad, 6th Jul, 2022: Dr Rajan Sankaranarayanan, Outstanding Scientist at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology has been announced as one of the elected Associate Members of European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). This year, 67 researchers from 22 countries, based on their research excellence and achievements, have been elected for the membership. 58 new EMBO… Continue reading CCMB scientist is elected as an EMBO member

Hyderabad, 12th September, 2022: In the last almost three years, there have been many SARS-CoV-2 variants spreading across the world. But their outcomes have varied greatly, with the Delta variant being the deadliest. Dr. Krishnan Harshan’s group led this study in collaboration with Dr. Divya Tej Sowpati’s group at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology.… Continue reading Study demonstrates Delta variant of coronavirus could evade our immune system better.

Hyderabad, 26th Sept, 2022: CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) celebrated its Open Day on 26th Sept on the occasion of CSIR’s 80th Foundation Day. Scientists at the institute put up their work in form of model exhibits and posters. Hands-on activities, games and comics helped the visitors understand the scientific research. More than… Continue reading CCMB opens up for public after COVID-19 pandemic

5 th December, Hyderabad: Mouse deer or Indian chevrotain plays a major role in the forest ecosystem as seed disperser and forms important prey for many small and large carnivores. Though it is commonly found in most of the forested areas, it has been listed in Schedule I and endangered in the Wildlife Protection Act… Continue reading Successful breeding of mouse deer- a story behind discovery of pheromones and postpartum estrus

Jan 13, 2023, Hyderabad: CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, just wrapped up its Young Innovators Program (YIP) for the 10th consecutive year. Each year, CCMB invites applications from students from grades 8- 10 and conducts a public lecture by an eminent scientist. Prof Ullas Kolthur from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research… Continue reading Young Innovators Program attracts students across Telangana

3 rd Mar, 2023, Hyderabad: The leadership and members of European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany visited CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad as a part of their multi-city trip to India. EMBO is an organization of more than 1,900 leading researchers that promotes excellence in the life sciences in… Continue reading Fostering EMBO-India Research Partnership in Hyderabad