Screening for brown-spot disease and drought stress response and identification of dual-stress responsive genes in rice cultivars of Northeast India.

Unlabelled: Rice cultivation in Northeast India (NEI) primarily relies on rainfed conditions, making it susceptible to severe drought spells that promote the onset of brown spot disease (BSD) caused by . This study investigates the response of prevalent rice cultivars of NEI to the combined stress of drought and infection. Morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular changes were recorded post-stress imposition.

Stem Cells, a New Generation Model for Predictive Nano Toxicological Assessment.

With the recent advancement in nanoscience and nanotechnology, there is a growing demand for assessment of the toxicological effects of nano materials to humans and other biological systems. And a predictive toxicology approach that uses in vitro screening assays in conjunction with in vivo study results are widely employed in nano safety evaluation. In recent years stem cells have gained wide attention in the scientific community owing to their potential benefits for various applications in health care systems.