IIT Madras begins trial of plant pigment that lowers brain damage after stroke

IIT Madras researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of the plant pigment in cell models in the laboratory and are currently doing efficacy studies on mouse models.

health Updated: Aug 08, 2018 12:43 IST

A stroke can cause temporary or permanent disabilities including permanent paralysis, difficulty talking or swallowing, memory loss and thinking difficulties.(Shutterstock)

First Published: Aug 08, 2018 12:43 IST