Weekly Biotech News of The World
Nimrit Palan, Mumbai University Humpback whale songs are similar to bird songs in that they sing to attract other whales for mating or to warn their competitors. They sing with great changes in vocal flexibility. This explains why human labels like crying, chirping and moaning are insufficient for a species that is capable of more advanced […]
Sneha Singhal, Jaypee Institute of information technology, Noida Through the course of their long symbiotic relationship, dogs have developed a variety of skills so that they can bond with humans. Among other skills, they are skilled in comprehending human actions that they see in every “sit,” “lay down,” and “roll over.” Dogs may react to […]
Sribas Chowdhury, Adamas University, Kolkata The human brain is a fascinating organ. Holding the key to a whole lot of mysteries of human psyche and behavioral patterns, it has drawn attention of numerous researchers across the world for decades. One such research team from Bruchas Lab at University of Washington was intrigued about dopamine. It […]
Shenade Annie Kerketta, Amity University Kolkata Biodiversity is known as the collection of life on Earth at all levels. It covers everything, from genes to ecosystems. In short, biodiversity not only covers rare species but all life forms. Biodiversity is important to restore the balance on Earth. Biodiversity is also important as it provides us […]
Debarati Basu, Makaut WB Researchers at the University of Central Florida lead to the development of disinfectants based on nanoparticles. These disinfectants can continuously kill the viruses from the surface for up to seven days. It is considered that this discovery can be used as a significant weapon against COVID-19 and other evolving viruses. The […]
Anjali Kumari, IILM College of Engineering and Technology The international team of scientists in Sweden has discovered a new gene mutation that is linked to the early onset of the Alzheimer’s disease. This has been done by tracing the DNA flaw through various members of a single family. What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s also called […]
Nandini Pharasi, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology When implanted in mice, the gene-modified cells will produce a biological medicine that can cure inflammation, allowing the researchers in St. Louis to create therapies for rheumatoid arthritis that have minimal adverse effects. Rheumatoid arthritis, a severe illness that affects about 1.3 million individuals in the United States, […]
Subhajit Nan, Amity University, Kolkata Scientists discovered a chemical mechanism performed by the roots of a leguminous plant that effectively ‘cleans’ the adjoining soil of arsenic contamination. What is arsenic contamination? Soil pollution occurs in a variety of ways, one of which is due to arsenic. It is a highly toxic mineral element. Its presence […]
Aqsa, Jamia Millia Islamia The Prostate Gland The prostate is a gland found in men. It is situated just below the bladder or in front of the large part of the rectum. It wraps around the part of the urethra that passes urine and semen out of the body. What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer […]
Sribas Chowdhury, Adamas University, Kolkata The problem of carbon emission The emission of carbon has been a major environmental concern for decades. The carbon footprints left behind after using many of the day-to-day appliances, machines and other commodities have had a huge impact on the environment. With global warming being a raging threat for decades, […]
