In a first, gene therapy halts a fatal brain disease: Context: A new study indicates that gene therapy can hold off Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare disorder, without side effects, but only if it is begun when the only signs of deterioration are changes in brain scans. The key to making the therapy work is human… Continue reading In a first, gene therapy halts a fatal brain disease:
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Antibodies to treat a few genetic diseases:
Antibodies to treat a few genetic diseases: Context A team of researchers led by Prof. Arun Shukla from the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, seems to have found a way to treat the Inherited genetic diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and nephrogenic diabetes. What is Retinitis… Continue reading Antibodies to treat a few genetic diseases:
IISc team fabricates nanomaterial to treat Parkinson’s:
IISc team fabricates nanomaterial to treat Parkinson’s: Context The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru researchers have fabricated a metal oxide nanomaterial (Mn3O4) capable of mimicking all three major cellular antioxidant enzymes. It will help in controlling the level of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) inside cells. What purpose will it serve? The nanomaterial appears a… Continue reading IISc team fabricates nanomaterial to treat Parkinson’s:
The lowdown on GST pitfalls: and The unintended consequences of GST:
The lowdown on GST pitfalls: and The unintended consequences of GST: Context The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is experiencing a number of teething issues resulting into governments taking measures to correct it. Problem of availing of input tax credits by exporters. The problem is that exporters have to wait an inordinate amount of time… Continue reading The lowdown on GST pitfalls: and The unintended consequences of GST:
Ukraine seeks Indian peacekeepers:
Ukraine seeks Indian peacekeepers: Context Ukraine is urging India to take up greater global security role to help contain the conflict with Russia in the eastern part of the country. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin made a statement asking India to play a role in the peacekeeping mission which is to come up at the… Continue reading Ukraine seeks Indian peacekeepers:
16 balsam species found in 5 years in Arunachal:
16 balsam species found in 5 years in Arunachal: Context 16 new species of plants under the genus Impatiens, commonly referred to as balsam, have been discovered from Arunachal Pradesh since 2013. Botanists have found 55 species of balsam from the northeastern State, 16 of which are new discoveries to science. ‘Balsam’ Common names include… Continue reading 16 balsam species found in 5 years in Arunachal:
India’s great leap into services:
India’s great leap into services: Context: The emergence of e-commerce platform is an example of how digital revolution can lower transaction costs, increase productivity as well as make it more inclusive. India and China comparison: China and India are two of the fastest growing economies in the world. But they are following very different growth… Continue reading India’s great leap into services:
Moving towards better corporate governance:
Moving towards better corporate governance: Context: 21-member Committee on corporate governance headed by banker Uday Kotak has submitted its report to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Introduction: The SEBI Panel recommendations on corporate governance will enhance transparency and effectiveness in the way boards of listed companies function. The panel was constituted by… Continue reading Moving towards better corporate governance:
Resources aplenty, no jobs:
Resources aplenty, no jobs: Context The inevitable widespread adoption of next generation technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence etc indicates a future of mass unemployment, and concentration of wealth in the hands of a few enterprises capable of providing minuscule job openings. Some facts Five high-technology firms find themselves among the list of the top… Continue reading Resources aplenty, no jobs:
Resources aplenty, no jobs:
Resources aplenty, no jobs: Context The inevitable widespread adoption of next generation technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence etc indicates a future of mass unemployment, and concentration of wealth in the hands of a few enterprises capable of providing minuscule job openings. Some facts Five high-technology firms find themselves among the list of the top… Continue reading Resources aplenty, no jobs:
