With about 550 million people in poverty, it’s safe to say that a lot of Indians don’t have much in the bank– but that’s about to change. Soon, Indians will have the opportunity to bank their babies’ umbilical cords for free, which is priceless when it comes to health.

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Currently, scientists in India are making enormous strides in their work on synthesis and characterization of various nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes, nano oxide, and phospors for industrial applications. It sounds exotic, but it simply means improvements in the quality of paints, pigments, and textiles, to name a few everyday things.

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Contrary to popular belief, India is not just a land of re-routed phone calls, curry, and an opportunity to see your name written on rice. (more…)

With about 550 million people in poverty, it’s safe to say that a lot of Indians don’t have much in the bank– but that’s about to change. Soon, Indians will have the opportunity to bank their babies’ umbilical cords, which is priceless when it comes to health.

While the Bush administration is limiting stem cell research at home, India is opening their arms to welcome partnerships with some of the best brains in America. Being from the United States, I would lower my voice a bit when telling you: these hot scientists who are pioneering new stem cell research in India are…Canadians. Eh? Yes, Canadians.

Keep an eye out for the next post to find out how umbilical cords are likely to solve enormous health problems that affect millions of people world-wide.