A new sensor toolkit for studying neuropeptides Subject: Science and Tech Section: Biotech Context New biosensors have helped reveal the activity of neuropeptides in the brain, researchers report, providing novel tools for studying the release, function, and regulation of these crucial signalling molecules in vivo. According to a study, the approach has the potential to address questions regarding neuropeptides and their roles in health and disease. About Neuropeptides and […]
AI powered weather forecasting from Google Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: Google’s DeepMind has developed an AI-powered weather forecasting model called GraphCast that can provide 10-day weather predictions in less than a minute. More about News: The model has shown a 90% verification rate and surpasses the accuracy of […]
U.S. data underscore benefits of chickenpox vaccination Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The U.K. government announced that the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) had recommended a vaccine against chickenpox (varicella) should be added to routine childhood immunisation programme. JCVI’s recommendation comes nearly three decades after the U.S. introduced it in 1996, and a body of evidence emphasising the benefits of varicella vaccination. About Varicella Zoster Virus: Varicella-zoster […]
India targets $40bn in technical textiles Subject: Science and Tech Section: Msc Context: India’s market for technical textiles is targeted to touch $40 billion by 2030 from the current $23 billion. Some Facts: The export of technical-textile products was expected to touch $10 billion from the current $2.5 billion in seven years. The […]
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease Subject :Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Britain’s medicines regulator has authorized the world’s first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease. About the new therapy: Name of the therapy: Casgevy Developed by: Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd. and CRISPR Therapeutics. Developed using: Gene editing tool CRISPR, which […]
Cryogenic upper stage of LVM3 makes a reentry Subject :Science and Tech Section: SPACE TECHNOLOGY Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle which launched India’s Chandrayaan 3 moon mission has made an uncontrolled reentry into the earth’s atmosphere on November 15. More About News This rocket body (NORAD id 57321) was part of the vehicle […]
Is it better to eat plant-based foods than rely on meat? Subject : Science and Tech Section: BIOTECHNOLOGY Context: A recent article turned the spotlight on dietary habits – is it better to turn to fully plant based foods and avoid meat? The article relied on several existing studies but stopped short of recommending either way. A Comparative […]
How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved? Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The world’s first vaccine for chikungunya was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. The vaccine has been manufactured by Valneva under the brand name Ixchiq. It has been approved for administration in people […]
Raychaudhuri, the physicist who quietly defied the system Subject : Science and Tech Section: Scientists Context: Amal Kumar Raychaudhuri, an Indian physicist, overcame obstacles and restrictions to make a profound contribution to the field of general relativity. Introduction Amal Kumar Raychaudhuri, born in Barisal (now in Bangladesh) in 1923, was a renowned Indian […]