Researchers at City of Hope developed new therapy  for Patients with an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer known as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma that uses Salmonella bacterium that can help extend the survival of patients. The study is published in the Journal Cancer Immunology Research from the American Association for Cancer Research.

Scientists have developed a novel technique to make production of biodegradable plastic cheaper and greener. The findings could help make the biodegradable plastic known as polylactic acid (PLA) a full-fledged alternative to cheaper traditional petroleum-based plastics. PLA is not yet considered a full alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics, as it is costly to produce.

A team of researchers from The University of Sydney in Australia find a short-term electrical nerve stimulation therapy can reverse spinal cord injury-associated nerve damage, potentially improving the benefits of current and emerging rehabilitation treatment. The study appeared in the Journal of Neurophysiology.

On World Population Day, Shri J P Nadda, Minister for Health & Family Welfare suggested the idea of taking up the task of population stabilisation in the country by adopting a Mission Mode approach, where focused and targeted work in taken up in those states where the figures have been high.