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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.
Mussel-inspired Adhesives
A strong adhesive that works well under water and in air. Metal, glass, wood, plastic, paper – it works on them all. Taking inspiration from the adhesive used by mussels to stick on surfaces, researchers at IITK take it to a new level: the new adhesive is self-healing. Is the adhesives industry listening?
Fungi in cancer: revealing deeper relationships
Why do cancer biopsy samples show presence of fungi? Why is it that the fungal species found are specific to different types of cancers? Is it that the tumour environment allows fungi to invade? Or is it that fungi convert normal cells into cancerous ones? Read on to find answers.
Enzyme to Release Aroma from Mango Juice
Mango aroma is released due to the action of an enzyme that breaks the chemical bond between a sugar and the aromatic compound. The enzyme is inactivated in mango pulp and juice. Researchers have now found a way to produce such an enzyme in large enough quantities for industrial use. Read on for details.
Water Management in Banda: paving the way for drought prone districts
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi recently published a case study of managing water in Banda, which could be emulated and reproduced in drought-prone districts across the country. Nupur Sinha, BML Munjal University reports.
Crab diversity in the estuaries of Kerala
Researchers from the University of Kerala, recently reported spatial and temporal variations in mangrove crab diversity in five of the estuaries of Kerala. The fiddler crab, out of the thirteen species of the short tailed crabs, Austruca annulipes, was the most abundant species and Pseudosesarma glabrum was the rarest. Read more.
India Research Reports, 2nd quarter 2024
Here are forty six science news reports published in Current Science from April to June this year compiled into one PDF. The other reports that you see on this site are spill overs: when the number of reports go more than what a four page column can accommodate, they are posted on this site. But… Read More ›
Contemporary scientific research in India
In spite of cuts in budget allocation for research, delays in project funding and payments for fellowships, India has not yet managed to destroy the backbone of researchers as it has done to media and civil society. Here are some snippets of contemporary research in India, reported in Current Science in the first quarter of… Read More ›
Molecular markers to distinguish aromatic rice of Kerala
Researchers from the Kerala Agricultural University found three molecular markers to distinguish two aromatic rice varieties of Kerala from non-aromatic ones. This can help detect adulteration of aromatic rice with non-aromatic rice. The markers can also help researchers select aromatic rice plants for breeding purposes. Saravanan M reports.
Chronic Kidney Disease in Rural Andhra Pradesh
Cases of chronic kidney disease of unknown cause were seen in Uddhanam, Andhra Pradesh and later, in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. Similar cases have been reported from other parts of the world. What are the kidney pathologies in such cases and what could be the cause? Recent research provides clues. A report by M Karunanithi.
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