The debate around gain-of-function research Subject: Science & tech Context: With the re-emergence of the lab-leak origin theory for the SARS-CoV-2, questions are also being raised on what gain-of-function research is, and whether the benefits of conducting such research outweigh the risk of pathogens escaping from labs. Concept: Gain-of-function research refers to the […]

    National Sickle Cell Conclave on ‘Sickle Cell Disease’ Subject: Science & tech Context: The Minister of Tribal Affairs inaugurated the Second National Sickle Cell Conclave on ‘Sickle Cell Disease’. The Conclave is being held to mark the World Sickle Cell Day observed on 19thJune 2021 every year. Concept: It is characterized by a […]

    Billions Of cicadas have emerged across eastern parts of the United States Subject: Science & tech Context : Periodical cicadas, so called because of their 13- or 17-year life cycle, most of which is spent underground, emerge from their earthy digs to romance, reproduce and retire. This year is the year of the […]

    Coating carbon on lithium metal oxide electrode can double battery life Subject : Science & tech Context : Researchers have developed a non-expensive way to coat carbon on lithium metal oxide electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. The life of the lithium-ion cells prepared using these electrode materials is expected to be doubled due to […]

    Test using graphene shown to detect coronavirus in lab Subject : Science & tech Context : Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (IUIC) have successfully used graphene to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in laboratory experiments. Concept : In experiments, researchers combined sheets of graphene, which are more than 1,000 times thinner than […]

    Exposure to common cold virus can help fight Covid 19 Subject : Science & tech Context : In a new study, published in the the Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers from Yale University found that the common respiratory virus jump-starts the activity of interferon-stimulated genes. Concept : These are molecules in the immune […]

    Coming soon : Alcohol free non toxic hand sanitiser Subject : Science & tech Context : Pune based start-up, WeInnovate Biosolutions, has developed the hand sanitiser that prolongs antimicrobial activity. Concept : Weinnovate Biosolutions was supported by CAWACH 2020 grant of National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) under the Department of […]

    Astronauts boards chinese space station Subject : Science & tech Context : China launches Shenzhou-12 shuttle carrying three astronauts, first crew to new space station. Concept : China launched three astronauts as its first crew to its new Tiangong space station on Thursday (June 17), the country’s first manned spaceflight in nearly five […]