Palm mystery A gigantic palm that flowers itself to death has been discovered in Madagascar. This previously unknown genus is entirely new to
science and has been named Tahina spectabilis.
STEM the damage Stem cell therapy, though in a nascent stage, has been a
promising area. Here in Bangalore, Manipal Hospital has been at the forefront in the field. A drug based on stem cells will be ready by next year end, the researchers assure.
Jayalakshmi K reports.
Anaerobics Some microbes have been breaking down petroleum into methane deep within the earth for ages. But we do not know the bacteria or how they do it. A recent study has revealed the answers, with scientists producing methane from petroleum in the laboratory by feeding these microbes.
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