Next-gen therapy. AMP up the fight against hardy pathogens Subject : Science and Technology Context: Scientists are using a little-known line of defence — antimicrobial peptides — to beat antimicrobial drug resistance. The problem of drug-resistant microbes: Our bodies have their own defence mechanism against invading microbes (pathogens such as bacteria and viruses). […]
Is Omicron variant XBB.1.5’s superior binding causing higher transmissibility? Subject :Science and Technology Context: The XBB.1.5 Omicron recombinant variant that was first detected in the U.S. (New York and Connecticut) in late October 2022 has now spread to at least 29 countries. XXB.1.5 variant: The XBB.1.5 variant is a descendant of XBB.1, which, […]
A clear picture of how mercury becomes a superconductor Subject :Science and Technology Context: In 1911, Dutch physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes discovered superconductivity in mercury. He found that at a very low temperature, called the threshold temperature, solid mercury offers no resistance to the flow of electric current. Mercury: Mercury is a naturally […]
Covishield immune responses against COVID-19 variants higher than Covaxin Subject : Science and Technology Context: Neutralising antibody responses against COVID-19 variants of concern (VoC) are higher in Covishield recipients than those who took Covaxin, according to a new study. About the study: The study titled: Interim results from comparison of immune responses elicited […]
Afeela Subject : Science and Technology Context: Japan’s Sony on Wednesday unveiled a prototype of the new “Afeela” electric vehicles it will build together with Honda Concept: It is an Autonomous intelligence for mobility. Where we aim to create the essential foundations for safety and security. The car will use technology from hardware […]
India’s use case of digital public goods phenomenal, applicable globally Subject: Science and Technology Context: Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella lauded India’s strides in the adoption and work with digital public goods and termed it to be “phenomenal”. What is Digital public good? Digital public goods are public goods in the form of software, […]
Men are slowly losing their Y chromosome, but a new sex gene discovery in spiny rats brings hope for humanity Subject : Science and Technology Context: The sex of human and other mammal babies is decided by a male-determining gene on the Y chromosome. But the human Y chromosome is degenerating and may […]
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Subject: Science and Technology Context: An unexploded artillery shell was found near the official residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh. What is an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)? A military ammunition or explosive device that remains unexploded even after it has been primed and fired is known as Unexploded […]
108th Science congress Subject: Science and Technology Context: PM Modi inaugurated the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC) being held in Nagpur via video conferencing. What is Indian Science Congress: Indian Science Congress is a one-of-its-kind event in the country which brings together the scientific communities on a platform for their interaction with students […]