Adding to the cellular ubiquitylation toolkit
Researchers from the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad have identified a novel protein complex which is essential for proper segregation of chromosomes during cell division.
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Physical activity is important- even in the womb!
Scientists find molecular pathways that tie mechanical movement in embryos with cartilage growth and show that more mechanical movement means better-formed cartilages
Posted on in Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology & Research
A New Hope to combat Kala-azar
A new hope has emerged for kala azar patients with the discovery that a natural compound called voacamine can kill even drug-resistant strains of Leishmania.
Posted on in Biochemistry, Health & Medicine, Molecular Biology & Research
Litchis and malnourishment: a deadly combination
In the peak litchi season, every year in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, a crisis unfolds with unflinching regularity. Hundreds of kids, after having gorged on litchis, die of encephalopathy. Several scientific teams have been working to find the reason behind this debacle. Finally, we have an answer.
Posted on in Agriculture, Biochemistry, Health & Medicine & Research
The not so secret passage of cellular respiration holds key to survival without water
Researchers study worms and yeast cells to uncover the pathways by which they survive extended periods of limited water availability.
Thomas Pucadyil: Piecing together membrane fission
An interview with Thomas Pucadyil from IISER Pune, on his work and interests. (Originally published in The Journal of Cell Biology)
Posted on in Biochemistry, Personal Experience & Young Investigators
“Green” nanoparticles synthesized from medicinal plants
New research has used extracts from green tea leaves and vajradanti roots to create nanoparticle-based biomedical delivery vehicles that could one day be used to isolate and excise cancerous tissue.