April 2014

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Tanzeum (albiglutide), manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, subcutaneous injection to improve glycemic control, along with diet and exercise, in adults with type 2 diabetes.

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Team of scientists, from University of Edinburgh, have succeeded in regenerating a living organ for the first time. Living mouse organ is regenerated successfully and transplanted in to a mouse. Regenerated organ closely resembles the juvenile thymus in terms of architecture and gene expression profile.

The GREEN ROYAL ACADEMY OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENCES College of Pharmacy is the premier Educational Institute promoted by the Ramachandra Educational Society, which was established in May 2009 with best education particularly in pharmacy education in and around Ponguturu.

Post: Associate Professor-2, Assistant Professor-5,(M.Pharmacy Pharmacology and Medicinal chemistry)

The Kerala Public Service Commission is a body created by the Constitution of India. The Commission advise the Government on all matters relating to civil services referred to it under Article 320 (3) of the Constitution and publish notifications inviting applications for selection to various posts as per the requisitions of the appointing authorities, conduct written test and/or practical tests, physical efficiency test and interview, prepare ranked list based on the performance of the candidates and advise candidates for appointment strictly based on their merit and observing the rules of reservation as and when vacancies are reported.

Applications must be submitted online through the official website of the Commission after 'ONE TIME REGISTRATION'. Candidates who have already registered can apply through their profile.

Ranbaxy saw some good news from the US drug regulator just days before the announcement of its acquisition by Sun Pharmaceutical in a $4-billion deal inclusive of debt.

New studies escalate medical concerns about glioma (a malignant brain tumor) from cell phone use. The BioInitiative Working Group (BWG) noted that evidence for health risk from wireless technology is growing stronger and require immediate action. The Group released a mid-year update covering new science studies from 2012 to 2014.

The bill for the establishment of Jawaharlal Nehru University was placed in the Rajya Sabha on September 1, 1965 by the then Education Minister, Mr M.C. Chagla. During the discussion that followed, Hon. M.P. Mr. Bhushan Gupta voiced the opinion that this should not be yet another university. New faculties should be created, including scientific socialism, and one thing that this university should ensure was to keep noble ideas in mind and provide accessibility to students from weaker sections of society. The JNU Bill was passed in Lok Sabha on 16th November 1966 and the JNU Act came into force on 22nd April, 1969.

Applications are invited for one Junior Research Fellow position (emoluments @ Rs. 12000 + 30% HRA per month) in the DBT project entitled "Metabolic engineering for production of terpenoids in tobacco plant".