Gisat-1 Launch Planned for Mid-August
The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) third attempt at launching Gisat-1, a first-of-its-kind earth observation (EO) satellite, will happen in mid-August if all goes as per the space agency’s plan.
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INSPIRE Faculty Fellow Develops Human-Based Models to Study Neurodevelopmental Disorders Such As Autism
Dr. Yogita K Adlakha, an Inspire Faculty Fellow, has developed human-based models to study neuron development and neurodevelopmental disorder such as autism which can help design treatment strategies for such brain disorders.
New Method of Producing Hydrogen from Water Using Magnets Shows Energy-Efficient Route to Manufacturing of the Fuel
Indian researchers have come up with an innovative hydrogen manufacture route which increases its production three times and lowers the energy required that could pave the path towards environment-friendly hydrogen fuel at a lower cost.
IIT Kharagpur Researchers Develop Synthetic Molecules for Oil Extraction
These large synthetic molecules, ‘specialty friction-reducer polymers’, are in high demand globally but unfortunately, India was not a part of the global supply chain for the product, Prof Sandeep D Kulkarni, the lead researcher said.
New Device to Help Reduce Frequent Charging of Wireless Electronic Gadgets
A researcher at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has designed a device for high-density magnetic memory, in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS).The proposed device may help reduce frequent charging of wireless electronic devices such as mobile phones and other Internet of Thing (IoT) based devices.
New Technology can Enhance Solubility of Poorly Water-Soluble Multi-Herbal Extracts Using Nano-Encapsulation at Room Temperature
To overcome such limitations, herbal drugs can be encapsulated with suitable biopolymers as nanocarriers. The nanocarrier can significantly enhance the gastric emptying time and deliver higher amount of drug for a sustained period in the stomach. In addition, the amount of drug required to be incorporated to nanocarriers is much less than required when encapsulated in a tablet. This is very useful when using expensive phytomolecules. Optimal use of phytomolecules improves the cost-effectiveness and therapeutic efficacy of the product.
ISRO to Take Cooperation with European, Israeli Space Agencies to Higher Orbit
The Indian Space Research Organisation is in talks with European and Israeli space organisations to improve collaboration and explore possible areas of collaboration. Last week, Mr. K Sivan, Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman of ISRO, conducted virtual discussions with Mr. Avi Blasberger, Director General of the Israel Space Agency (ISA), and Mr. Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA).
Study Paves Way for A New Approach to Fight Infections
Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) is a protein that plays a significant role in DNA replication, repair, and recombination processes of all organisms. Recruitment of DNA polymerases by PCNA is an essential step during DNA replication and blocking this step by targeting PCNA by any means can help tackle infections.
New Theoretical Explanation for A Unique Reversing Motion of Bacteria can Help Building More Efficient Artificial Micro and Nano-Motors
In a recent study published as a Letter in the Physical Review E, a team of Scientists from Raman Research Institute and S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, autonomous institutes under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), GoI has uncovered novel dynamical phases arising from the interplay of diffusion and velocity reversal in the direction reversing active motion exhibited by such bacteria.
Molecular Sensor on Serotonin Receptor to Detect Cholesterol
Cells communicate with each other via receptor proteins expressed on the cell membranes. Many drugs target these receptor proteins to alter cell’s functioning and physiology. However, the latest study from Prof Amitabha Chattopadhyay’s lab at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) makes a case for accounting for the lipid environment that surrounds the receptor proteins, while designing drugs acting on the latter.