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Indian Researchers Identify New Mosquito Repelling Molecule

Based on structural similarities, scientists reasoned that the synthesized molecule may show insecticidal and repellent property against mosquitoes too. They tested their efficacy against adult females of Aedes aegypti and found that one of the molecules, named NDS-100598, exhibited higher repellence.

India Develops First Indigenous Vaccine to Treat Shigellosis

The annual incidence of shigellosis throughout the world is estimated to be 164.7 million, resulting in about 1.1 million deaths, primarily of children below five years and in the elderly population. Insofar as the Indian incidence is concerned, Koley said, “There is not much data but several outbreaks have been reported.”

Mohali Scientist Makes Fireworks With Cow Urine

Explaining his decision to use cow urine for green crackers, IISER chemical scientist, Prof Samrat Ghosh said it was basically due to its current popularity among scientists keen to explore the ‘big’ claims around it. “This is currently a topic of interest, so I thought to experiment with it.