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Eliminate mosquito larvae using East Indian Globe Thistle
Even a low concentration extract of the leaf of the East Indian Globe Thistle can kill mosquito larvae without impacting fish populations in water, say scientists from Loyola College, Chennai. They have identified the active compound, β-isocostic acid, and worked out how it acts. Dhatri Madduru reports:
Freshwater Fish Farms: Bacterial contamination?
Though fresh water fish from aquaculture farms are exposed to antibiotics, researchers do not find any multidrug resistant bacteria on fish sourced from farms. But when sourced from the market, the fish seems to have drug resistant bacteria. How does that happen? Read on
Surya Namaskar and anxiety in polycystic ovary syndrome
Can women with polycystic ovary syndrome benefit from practicing Surya Namaskar? Sri Manjari reports research done by Yashvi Panjrath, Vijendra Nath Pathak and Krishan Kumar, which suggests that practicing Surya Namaskar helps reduce anxieties related to body image, a common problem among women with PCOS. Read on…
Mosquito-borne diseases – on the rise in coastal India?
Data from the National Centre for Vector Borne Disease Control shows that coastal states have a higher incidence of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. Why? What can be done to reduce the problem? Researchers from the Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai investigate.
Fibre biosensor to diagnose cardiovascular disease
The amount of the proteins, troponin T and troponin I, in blood is helpful to assess the damage done due to a heart attack. Troponin I is a better indicator. Researchers have now come up with a lab-on-a-chip device to detect the protein. Read the details of their ingenious invention.
Nitrous oxide in groundwater: based on land use?
Chemical nitrogen fertilisers increase nitrous oxides in atmosphere leading to climate warming. Besides atmosphere, nitrous oxide accumulates in groundwater also. Researchers from NIO and IISc examine the extent of the problem in groundwater under land used for agriculture, in coastal areas, banks of estuaries and forests of India.
Tears as Clues: Towards global research standards
Tears hold clues about infections or inflammation of the eyes. Research suggests that tears may also have biomarkers to help detect many other conditions, including cancer and neurodegeneration. Here is a report on removing the main roadblock in research and development in this direction.
Neuronal Response to Spinal Injury: A matter of proximity
Loss of sensation or chronic pain are common consequences after spinal cord injuries. Researchers find that injuries situated far from the brain, unlike those that are closer, do not get signals for repair and regeneration. And now they know the molecular reasons. One more step towards developing therapies.
GenomeIndia: mapping the genetic diversity of a nation
Blood samples of more than 20,000 individuals, 13,000 genotyped, whole genomes of 10,000 sequenced, genetic variations in 9,000 samples analysed. Thus, the GenomeIndia project uncovered approximately 130 million genetic variants in 83 distinct populations. The preparations for precision medicine and public health innovation in India. A report by Ragothaman from SASTRA.
Sugarcane Detrashing: Design for Mechanisation
Removing dried yellow leaves from sugarcane is slow and painful if done manually. Existing mechanical devices cannot be adjusted to sugarcane varieties with different heights. Researchers from TNAU have come up with a design that is suitable for all varieties of sugarcane, reducing time and costs for farmers.
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