In the last few years, research into engineered microscopic particles (nanobots) that can navigate through the body to deliver drugs with precision has intensified. Now, Researchers from IIT Guwahati have come up with nanobots synthesized from tea extracts, playfully named 'teabots', which can serve as biocompatible drug-delivery agents.
Just like animals, plants often face threats from their environment, including attacks by parasites, pests, and grazing animals. Unlike animals, however, plants cannot simply move away from the source of such threats. A new study from researchers at NIPGR, New Delhi, offers insights into the intricacies of the plant defence system and how it recognizes and responds to danger, particularly from insect pests.
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From colloidal silver to essential oils, myths continue to abound on social media about home-grown remedies to treat or prevent COVID-19. We asked Gautam Menon, Professor of Physics and Biology at Ashoka University, Sonipat and Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai to lay some of these myths to rest. You can also check out answers to some commonly asked questions about COVID-19 here.
Contrary to popular belief, mathematics can be an important ally in our battle against pandemics. Here, we discuss some of the early mathematical models of disease transmission, as well as more modern versions that rely on computer-based simulations and factor in complex parameters. Insights gained from such approaches can be used to inform policy decisions related to novel diseases like COVID-19.
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About Ind-CEPI:The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India is supporting the implementation of the Ind-CEPI, which is “Epidemic preparedness through rapid vaccine development: Support of Indian vaccine development aligned with the global initiative of the …
NBRC invites applications for various faculty positions from qualified, dynamic and result-oriented scientists to carry out research in advanced areas of neuroscience, and those who have a genuine interest in teaching. Candidates should have a proven record of scientific accomplishment …
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The current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)got reported first from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus that had not been previously identified in humans.COVID-19 has been declared as …
To support strategic scientific dialogue around the concept of extending the vision of 21st century toxicology to the wider biosciences, Humane Society International/India is offering funding to support the integration of biological pathways related to cancer, building on the concept …
YIM 2020 will be held between 14th-18th February 2020 in Mahabalipuram. For more details, visit the meetings page
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