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Mar

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India develops spectrograph that can locate faint light from distant celestial objects 

New Delhi: Indian Scientists have indigenously designed and developed a low-cost optical spectrograph that can locate sources of faint light from distant quasars and galaxies, regions around supermassive black-holes around the galaxies, and cosmic explosions. Named Aries-Devasthal Faint Object Spectrograph & Camera (ADFOSC), the instrument was designed and developed by Aryabhatta Research Institute of observational sciences (ARIES), Nainital, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. It is about 2.5 times less costly compared to imported ones and can locate sources of light with a photon-rate as low as about 1 photon per second.…

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19

Nov

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A treatment for ‘Retinitis Pigmentosa’ could be in the offing

New Delhi (India Science Wire): In a significant development in the area of ophthalmology, a team of New Delhi-based researchers has come out with a finding that shows the possibility for a cure for the progressively irreversible retinal degenerative disease which causes partial or complete blindness. Presently, there is no cure for the disease. Current modules of treatment offer only symptomatic relief. Some recent studies across the world have shown that cell therapy could be of help. However, it is difficult to find an accessible and abundant source of stem cells using minimally invasive techniques for this purpose. Besides, there is a…

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11

Nov

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Scientists develop biosensor for accurate detection of environmental pollutants

Image Credit : Pexel.com New Delhi (India Science Wire): Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SDS) is widely used in soaps, toothpaste, creams and shampoos, laundry detergents in households, agricultural operations, laboratories and industries. Its subsequent disposal in waterways causes harmful effects on aquatic organisms, environmental microcosms, and associated living organisms. It also deteriorates the quality of drinking water. Until now, there were no specific biosensors developed to date for the detection of SDS with high precision. A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-R) claimed to have developed the world’s first specific reliable bacterial biosensor…

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11

Nov

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Ecofriendly technology to protect marine ecosystem from invasive species in ballast waters of ships

New Delhi (India Science Wire): It is estimated that there would be a twentyfold increase in the global marine traffic by 2050 which could lead to a sharp rise of invasive aquatic species by 90% in the ballast waters of the ships around the world if not controlled. Now a few innovative eco-friendly water treatment technologies are developed by a team of Indo-US scientists. It is a non-destructive process involving the construction of well or seabed gallery intake systems for the production of ballast seawater which would be made available to the ships virtually across all the global port facilities…

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10

Nov

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Health & Fitness, Science

Study underlines link between COVID-19 and air pollution

Image Credit : Pexel.com New Delhi (India Science Wire): As winters are arriving the Delhi/NCR region has started experiencing the problem of smog. From the past few years, it has been seen that the Air Quality Index drops down to dangerous levels during winters. Experts are apprehending a possible spike in coronavirus cases once winters sets in. Delhi has already started reporting a spike in COVID-19 infections.Various studies have established that there is a correlation between air pollution and increased risk of COVID-19 disease.  A team of researchers from CSIR- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) has established the linkage…

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09

Nov

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Fight against TB to get a shot in the arm

New Delhi (India Science Wire): The fight against Tuberculosis (TB) could be in for a major boost, with a team of researchers drawn from several Indian institutions developing a new diagnostic technique that promises to be easier, better and more affordable.TB is caused by a microorganism named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a worldwide disease with over 10 million active cases and two million deaths every year. It occurs in two forms: pulmonary TB (PTB) which affects the lungs and extra-pulmonary TB (EPTB) that can affect any parts of the body other than the lungs.A major problem with TB is that…

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06

Nov

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Scientists devise a new tool to fight diarrhea

New Delhi, (India Science Wire): E.coli is the most common foodborne bacteria causing illnesses including diarrhea, fever, and death if left undiagnosed and untreated, which makes its detection most important. Traditional detection methods such as culture or PCR are time-consuming and require skilled manpower. Antibody-based ELISA tests have also been developed but the instability of the antibodies, high cost, batch to batch variation, and complex synthesis method limits its application.A team of researchers at DBT-National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (DBT-NABI), Mohali, has come up with a solution. They have developed a probe based on ssDNA aptamer. Aptamers are low molecular weight…

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05

Nov

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CSIR-SERC licenses makeshift hospital’s technology to L&T

CSIR-SERC, Chennai has signed an agreement for licensing of technology – Portable lightweight foldable module for makeshift hospitals and other needs (PoliTal-M), with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), Mumbai. New Delhi (India Science Wire): Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)’s Chennai based constituent laboratory Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC) has signed an agreement for licensing of technology – Portable lightweight foldable module for makeshift hospitals and other needs (PoliTal-M), with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), Mumbai. The agreement was signed in the presence of Dr. Shekhar C Mande, Director General, CSIR, Prof. Santosh Kapuria, Director, CSIR-SERC, and Shri M V Satish,…

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02

Nov

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More power to women scientists, researchers

New Delhi (India Science Wire) : Being a woman it is difficult to strike a balance between work and home. Women have come a long way in enriching the scientific community in India. Due to caregiving responsibilities at home, women scientists often face difficulties and career interruptions. There was a long felt need to evolve a support mechanism to help them sail through it. Keeping this aspect in mind the Department of Science and Technology has launched two unique schemes for women scientists, researchers in science and engineering. The schemes are SERB – POWER Fellowship and SERB – POWER Research…

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