Union Minister Science and Technology and Earth Sciences has inaugurated the Next Generation Sequencing(NGS) facility at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad. Genome sequencing means determining the order of the four chemical building blocks called bases that make up the DNA molecule. Genome sequencing helps to understand how genes work together to… Continue reading Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurates NSG facility at CCMB
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One case of Chandipura virus infection detected in Gujarat: All you need to know about the virus that affects children
Recently,four cases of suspected Chandipura virus infection were reported in Gujarat. Chandipura virus is named after the town in Maharashtra where the discovery was made and isolated.Chandipura virus is known to cause inflammation of the brain,progress rapidly from an influenza-like illness to coma and death. The virus was first discovered by two virologists of the… Continue reading One case of Chandipura virus infection detected in Gujarat: All you need to know about the virus that affects children
Ebola vaccine tested during epidemic saves lives in Congo
The World Health Organization(WHO) has suggested that Merck’s vaccine (VSV-EBOV) used during the current outbreaks in Congo was 97.5% efficacious in preventing Ebola infection. Recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus–Zaire Ebola virus (VSV-EBOV) is an experimental vaccine for protection against Ebola virus disease. When VSV-EBOV is injected,the vaccinated individuals generates antibodies against EBOV protein,thereby gaining immunity. The… Continue reading Ebola vaccine tested during epidemic saves lives in Congo
Summer User Trials of Nag Missile successfully Conducted by Indian Army
The Indian Army has successfully carried out summer user trials of NAG missile at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The completion of summer user trials will now pave the way for production and induction of the missile system into the Army. The Nag missile is a third generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile.It is an… Continue reading Summer User Trials of Nag Missile successfully Conducted by Indian Army
Elon Musk unveils project on mind-machine interface
Neuralink startup has unveiled a project on human and machine intelligence interface Neuralink has developed technology meant to be implanted into the brain. It is designed to allow people to operate computers and smartphones with their thoughts. It has developed a robot to insert those threads in the brain, under the direction of a neurosurgeon.… Continue reading Elon Musk unveils project on mind-machine interface
In battle against spread of chikungunya and dengue, ICMR finds unlikely ally — bacteria
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed a strain of the Aedes aegypti mosquito into which Wolbachia, a naturally occurring bacteria, is introduced. The mosquito variant has been named the Puducherry strain. It was developed by ICMR in collaboration with World Mosquito Program of Monash University, Australia. Wolbachia bacteria is introduced into male and… Continue reading In battle against spread of chikungunya and dengue, ICMR finds unlikely ally — bacteria
Hawaii to begin construction of mega-telescope on July 15
Hawaii is set to begin the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). The project was first launched in 2015 but the construction was halted as protesters claimed damage to the mountain.However,Hawaii’s top court has ruled that observatory’s construction permit is valid paving the way for work to restart on Mauna Kea. Thirty Meter Telescope(TMT)… Continue reading Hawaii to begin construction of mega-telescope on July 15
Behind Chandrayaan-2’s GSLV Mk-III rocket that developed a glitch
The launch of Chandrayaan-2, India’s second moon mission, was aborted after a technical snag in the launch vehicle system- GSLV Mk-III rocket. GSLV Mk-III has been touted as the most powerful rocket built by ISRO. The GSLV Mk-III is a three-stage rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It has been designed to… Continue reading Behind Chandrayaan-2’s GSLV Mk-III rocket that developed a glitch
The milestones of Chandrayaan-2, India’s second lunar probe
Chandrayaan 2, India’s second lunar mission, was scheduled to be launched on 15 July from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. However, the launch got delayed due to technical issues. Chandrayaan 2 is ISRO’s first attempt to make a soft landing on the Moon. If successful, India will join the US,… Continue reading The milestones of Chandrayaan-2, India’s second lunar probe
Russia sends telescope into space
Russian space agency Roscosmos has launched Spektr-RG from Baikonur Cosmodrome,Russia. The Spektr-RG is a space observatory intended to observe black holes, neutron stars and magnetic fields.It was launched on a Proton-M rocket. The project is a joint collaboration between Russian and German scientists. The Spektr-RG is intended to replace the Spektr-R which is known as… Continue reading Russia sends telescope into space
