Author: Arun

News: Researchers from IISc Bengaluru and TCG-CREST identified a brain circuit linked to chemotherapy-induced cold allodynia in mice. About Cold Allodynia Cold allodynia is a nerve-related condition in which even normal or mild cold temperatures can cause pain or distress. Symptoms: It may cause sharp, burning or shooting pain, tingling, and pins-and-needles sensations. It can also… Continue reading Cold Allodynia

News: Wakefield accelerators can achieve very high accelerating fields while potentially reducing large accelerators to metre-scale or tabletop sizes. About Wakefield Accelerator Wakefield accelerator is a plasma-based accelerator that uses plasma waves to accelerate charged particles over a short distance. In contrast, conventional accelerators, such as the 27-km Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Europe, use powerful… Continue reading Wakefield Accelerator

News: A recent study found that the AstroRad vest can significantly reduce astronauts’ radiation exposure during major solar storms. About AstroRad Vest AstroRad Vest is a wearable radiation-protection vest developed for astronauts travelling beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field. Developed by: It  was developed by StemRad, an Israeli company, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, a US-based aerospace… Continue reading AstroRad Vest

News: Bengaluru’s first “Peptide Party” was cancelled after more than 200 registrations for around 50 places, highlighting the growing peptide craze. About Peptides, Proteins and Hormones Amino acids: Amino acids are the basic building blocks of peptides and proteins. There are 20 different amino acids that combine in various sequences to form proteins. Key Differences… Continue reading Peptides, Proteins and Hormones