A book titled Arecanut, edited by the former Director of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) P. Chowdappa, has said that arecoline hydrobromide, a major active principle of arecanut, is found to arrest the growth of cancer cells.

The importance of arecoline is further supported by its being the world’s fourth most commonly used human psychoactive substance (after alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine). https://t.co/uwmhmFWkX1

Sincere thanks to Dr BR Shetty for his decision to set up a Multi speciality hospital in Kumta, Uttara Kannada. Such a medical facility is urgently needed in the district and the people of the region will be immensely benefited from it.

Great things can happen when science and industry join hands. A team of scientists — from @Unilever and @inStem_India have discovered a way to stimulate skin cells to secrete naturally occurring antibiotics called Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs). https://t.co/bHaDvNzqtF

It's time to go for the 4th generation hybrid biofertilizer in enriching the soil health besides increasing the production yield, securing safe food and also maintaining the ecosystem holistically. #HybridBiofertilizer https://t.co/UpINFNDSyw

HAVE THE NEXT BIG IDEA? Brace up startups! Something great is coming up your way! Watch this space for more information!

It was a great pleasure to be on the stage and express our views and opinion about the K-SAP BIO50 COHORT-1. Proud to be a part of the ecosystem.

“We are in Karnataka and we are in the safest hands where if you have an idea, you can explore further with excellent mentorship and state of the art facilities” - says Mr Harish Kumar, an alumni of the course as he shares his experience on the big stage.

@ITBTGoK @blrtechsummit @Startup_Kar @startupindia @kris_sg @BSYBJP @KarnatakaVarthe @able_indiabio @kiranshaw @GoI_MeitY @CMofKarnataka @NASSCOMStartUps @ravigururaj @prashanthp @nasscom @narendramodi @BJP4India Govt of Karnataka's mission is to promote faster and inclusive growth. A revised 'IT Policy' will be announced in the coming days which will focus on attracting investments and employment to Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities. @ITBTGoK @CMofKarnataka @BSYBJP @kris_sg #CXOBreakfastMeet

“I urge the industry to invest in cities like Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, Dharwad, Shivamogga and Belagavi where vibrant ecosystems already exist” - Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri @BSYBJP during his speech at the CXO Breakfast Meet.

Karnataka to set up a Vision Group for Startups to further boost the state's dynamic ecosystem, announced CM BS Yediyurappa during a breakfast meeting with BT and IT industry today. @kiranshaw @RenuSwarup @CCAMP_Bangalore @ITBTGoK @CMofKarnataka @Startup_Kar @drashwathcn

While welcoming the comprehensive Draft Guidelines for Gene Therapy Product Development and Clinical Trials announced by @ICMRDELHI, @able_indiabio ABLE has suggested some key changes to be incorporated in the final guidelines. https://t.co/nZSErQ63UZ

ABLE President requests Karnataka CM to provide more growout space for biotech startups,help bring in key amendments to "Draconian" Biodiversity Act & a high speed corridor from Electronic City to Hebbal @ableindia2015 @kiranshaw @RenuSwarup @BSYBJP @drashwathcn @CCAMP_Bangalore

An enthusiastic technologist, serial entrepreneur and investor by profession, Naganand Doraswamy, Founder & MD, Ideaspring Capital is an active contributor to the startup ecosystem of the state.We welcome him onboard the IT Conference Committee. #BlrTechSummit #impact #innovation

Just planted a tree with @oneplus_in and @wwfindia by tweeting #OxygenOS. Go on, give it a go. Make it a 🌴 +1

Call open for 2nd #KSAPBIO50 cohort! Advancing Karnataka’s Bio-Startup for Global Impact! Startup Advancement Program supported by @ITBTGoK @drashwathcn @ITBTSec_GoK @KbitsMd. @CCAMP_Bangalore @Startup_Kar @balu_sbc