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Chitra Roy, University of Calcutta As we are getting closer to the COVID-19 vaccine, it is exciting to think of the day when the virus will be gone. But, the COVID-19 vaccine will not be the magic bullet considering its efficacy and the challenges currently being faced in these efficacy studies. Efficacy of a vaccine […]
We are already known to the wonders of three-dimensional bioprinting (3D printing). The technology majorly involves techniques to combine cells, growth factors, and biomaterial to fabricate biomedical parts that maximally imitate natural tissue characteristics. 3D bioprinting involves layer after layer deposition of biomaterials like bioinks to create tissue-like structure, which can be used in tissue […]
Parnad Basu, Amity University Kolkata Among the five species of Plasmodium (P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. knowlesi.) that cause malaria, P. falciparum can be fatal. On one hand, it can cause liver failure to coma, on the other hand, it is somewhat resistant to the malarial drugs. The thing that kept scientists […]
Shrestha Dutta, Amity University Kolkata About two-thirds of the world ecosystems are viewed as degraded or damaged with an absence of restorative effectiveness incapable to repair for environmental losses. When the degradation has already occurred, remedial activities can be used to restore the functionality, diversity, and structure of healthy, intact, and sustainable environments. To accomplish […]
Prama Ghosh, Amity University Kolkata Recent studies have shown that tumor invasion and progression are enhanced by the interaction of tumor cells with the surrounding tissues. To study the same, molecular microarray analyses of human Gastric cancer cell lines NUGC-3 co-cultured with platelets for 48 h were performed. Functional analyses of the interaction between NUGC-3 […]
Anup Kumar Pandey, Amity University Kolkata The most emblematic perennial crop of the Mediterranean region is olive. Currently, two taxonomic varieties are recognized, namely var. europaea and wild var. sylvestris. Both the taxonomic varieties have got long lifespan especially the Juvenile phase that can last as long as 15 years in natural conditions. The biggest […]
Soumya Sarathi Ganguly, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur There is a dire need for animal models in which vaccines against coronavirus disease or therapeutics can be tested. Besides, to understand the molecular mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection and pathogenesis. Several animal models, like cats, ferrets, hamsters, and monkeys are susceptible, but there are a few challenges […]
Thota Kanishka Rao, Amity University Kolkata The influenza infection is related to significant trouble in the human population especially associated with specific danger to kids, the older, and those with certain ailments, for example, pregnancy, obesity, or metabolic disease. Disease with the flu infection triggers a natural immune response pointed toward starting the versatile reaction […]
Sristi Raj Rai, Amity University Kolkata Habitable dry land is mainly the playing field on earth for maximum human activities that have occurred to date and that might take place. These activities require energy and production of it requires the consumption of a balanced diet. To fulfill the above-mentioned necessities, one must have accessible fertile […]
Aishila Kar, Amity University Kolkata In New Delhi, since ILBS Hospital, initiates its plasma bank from July, requests have poured in continuously. Jai Prakash said that when someone close to you is about to die, you will take whatever form of hope you can find, age of 44, who obtained plasma last month for his […]
