drug testing
Coverage of drug testing in the Nexus archive.
- Drug testing college students: IITs, IIMs begin with voluntary urine tests at admission
IITs and IIMs are initiating voluntary urine drug tests for students as part of a government mission to screen 10 lakh students at 170 central higher education institutes by 2029. The tests, conducted under the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre's framework, are confidential, non-punitive, and intended solely for counseling purposes.
- InvestigateTV+: The benefits of urban food forests
The article highlights urban food forests in Hyattsville, Maryland, which convert vacant lots into public resources for food security and climate benefits. It also investigates concerns over false-positive drug tests in a Georgia custody case and discusses a study linking ultra-processed foods to chronic diseases.
- The real Frankenstein's lab: Controversial start-up is using disembodied human BRAINS for drug testing
A controversial start-up is using disembodied human brains for drug testing, raising ethical concerns. The practice has sparked debate over the implications of such research methods.
- The real Frankenstein's lab: Controversial start-up is using disembodied human BRAINS for drug testing
A controversial start-up is using disembodied human brains for drug testing, raising ethical concerns. The practice, likened to 'Frankenstein's lab,' involves harvesting human brain tissue for biomedical research.
- A printing press for biological data
Scientists have developed a novel 3D printing technique capable of fabricating complex biological data structures, potentially revolutionizing fields like regenerative medicine and bioengineering. The method allows for precise replication of biological patterns, enabling advancements in tissue modeling and drug testing.