Copper-coated Jute Beads can Prevent Microbial Contamination in Stored Water
New Delhi, June 18, 2020 (India Science Wire) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have shown that simple copper-coated jute beads are highly effective in protecting water and preventing microbial contamination.
CDRI to carry Phase III clinical trials of Umifenovir
New Delhi, June 17, 2020 (India Science Wire) The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, has received permission from Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for carrying out Phase III clinical trials to test the efficacy, safety and tolerability of the antiviral drug Umifenovir.
उमिफेनोविर के तीसरे चरण के परीक्षण के लिए सीएसआईआर प्रयोगशाला को मंजूरी
नई दिल्ली, जून 17, 2020 (इंडिया साइंस वायर) वैज्ञानिक तथा औद्योगिक अनुसंधान परिषद (सीएसआईआर) की लखनऊ स्थित प्रयोगशाला सेंट्रल ड्रग रिसर्च इंस्टीट्यूट (सीडीआरआई) को एंटी-वायरल दवा उमिफेनोविर के तीसरे चरण के चिकित्सीय परीक्षण के लिए ड्रग कंट्रोलर जनरल ऑफ इंडिया (डीसीजीआई) की मंजूरी मिल गई है।
IIT Guwahati develops affordable diagnostic kits for COVID-19
New Delhi, June 17, 2020 (India Science Wire) Accurate testing is important to get out of the clutches of novel coronavirus.
Over 16,000 applications received for CSIR’s Summer Research Training Programme
New Delhi, June 17, 2020 (India Science Wire) The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has received an overwhelming response by way of over 16,000 applications from all across the country for its Summer Research Training Programme (CSIR-SRTP).
Artificial Sponge Can Convert Waste to Wealth
New Delhi, June 17, 2020 (India Science Wire) Dr John Mondal, CSIR Young Scientist Awardee 2019 in Chemical Sciences, is presently working as Scientist at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad.
कोविड-19 के खिलाफ कार्यस्थलों की तैयारी के आकलन के लिए नया उपकरण
नई दिल्ली, जून 16, 2020 (इंडिया साइंस वायर): लॉकडाउन के खत्म होने के साथ यह सुनिश्चित करना जरूरी हो गया है कि कार्यस्थलों पर कोविड-19 से लड़ने की तैयारी किस तरह की है।
आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस को विशेषज्ञों ने बीमारियों से लड़ने में बताया अहम
नई दिल्ली, जून 16, 2020 (इंडिया साइंस वायर) “ सिवियर एक्यूट रेस्पिरेटरी सिंड्रोम (सार्स), निमोनिया और दूसरी बीमारियों का पता लगाने में आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस तकनीक उपयोगी हो सकती है।”
Foldscope could be a better alternative to clinical microscope
New Delhi, June 16, 2020 (India Science Wire): Foldscope is an affordable origami-based microscopy device composed of a series of paper clippings.
Decline in Arctic sea ice does not sound good for the environment, warns NCPOR
New Delhi, June 16, 2020 (India Science Wire) The National Centre of Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has found a dramatic decline in the Arctic sea ice due to global warming. The decline of sea ice has led to localized increase in evaporation, air humidity, cloud cover, and rainfall.
Birds look agape at the heat, but they are air-conditioning
New Delhi, June 15, 2020 (India Science Wire): Birds with open beaks are a common sight in summer. They also breathe faster during the months of high heat. Both these are the birds’ way of fending off the stress caused by extreme temperatures.
Efforts to teach sanitization techniques to homeless and migrants
New Delhi, June 15, 2020 (India Science Wire) The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) has joined hands with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nagpur, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to impart training to homeless and migrant labourers staying in Nagpur.
Researchers develop new hydrogen-generating photocatalyst design
New Delhi, June 15, 2020 (India Science Wire): Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, in collaboration with researchers from Yogi Vemana University, have designed a novel photocatalyst that can remove pollutants from water while simultaneously generating hydrogen using sunlight.
CSIR launches ‘AarogyaPath’, a portal to strengthen healthcare supply chain
New Delhi, June 13, 2020 (India Science Wire) The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched AarogyaPath, a web-based solution for the healthcare supply chain, which provides real-time availability of critical supplies.
Genetics could help diagnose type-1 diabetes in Indians: study reveals
New Delhi, June 12, 2020 (India Science Wire): Researchers at the KEM Hospital and Research Centre, Pune; CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad; and the University of Exeter in the UK have found that a genetic risk score is effective in diagnosing type-1 diabetes in Indians.
भारतीयों में मधुमेह के निदान में मददगार हो सकती है आनुवांशिकी
नई दिल्ली, जून 12, 2020 (इंडिया साइंस वायर)मधुमेह के निदान के लिए अनुवांशिकी के उपयोग का एक नया तरीका भारतीयों में बेहतर निदान और उपचार का मार्ग प्रशस्त कर सकता है।