Category: Science & Technology

Russia has made strides in cancer treatment with the announcement of a new mRNA vaccine. This vaccine aims to be available to patients free of charge by early 2025 and has undergone promising pre-clinical trials, showing potential to suppress tumor growth and prevent cancer spread. Vaccine Development and AI Integration The development of this vaccine…

India’s pharmaceutical industry holds a prominent position globally, ranking as the third-largest by volume, and is valued at $50 billion for the 2023-24 financial year, worth $23.5 billion, while exports contribute $26.5 billion. This sector ranks 14th in production value worldwide and encompasses a diverse range of products. Key Products and Offerings The Indian pharmaceutical…

BharatGen is an innovative project aimed at developing advanced AI models tailored to India’s multifaceted languages and cultures, which is crucial for addressing the underrepresentation of Indian languages in existing data sources. BharatGen has launched the Bharat Data Sagar initiative to collect primary data, focusing on languages that lack sufficient representation. Collaboration for Enhanced AI…

India has recently conducted its inaugural analog space mission, Hab-1, in the mountainous region of Ladakh, aims to simulate space conditions to prepare astronauts for future missions. The habitat, known as Habitat-1, is designed to replicate the limited resources and confined spaces expected on the Moon or Mars. Design and Features of Hab-1 Hab-1 is…

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a serious lung disease that can lead to health issues and involves the scarring of lung tissue, which impairs respiratory function. The recent passing of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has brought to light the need for awareness regarding this condition. What is IPF? IPF is a chronic lung disease characterized…

Recent developments in space technology have seen Japan and India collaborate on addressing the increasing issue of space debris, which involves the use of laser-equipped satellites to remove defunct satellites and manage clutter in orbit. Collaboration Overview Orbital Lasers from Japan and InspeCity from India have signed a preliminary agreement. Their goal is to explore…

In December 2024, MIT scientists introduced Boltz-1, an innovative open-source AI model, that aims to enhance biomedical research and drug development. Boltz-1 matches the performance of AlphaFold3, a proprietary model from Google DeepMind, in predicting protein structures. Development Team and Objectives Boltz-1 was developed by Jeremy Wohlwend, Gabriele Corso, and other graduate students at MIT.…

Recent developments in synthetic biology have raised alarms among scientists regarding the creation of “mirror bacteria,” which refers to synthetic organisms with molecular structures that are the opposite of those found in nature. A group of 38 scientists from nine countries has brought to light the unprecedented risks these organisms could pose to humans, animals,…

India has taken a step forward in diabetes research with the establishment of its first diabetes biobank in Chennai, spearheaded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), aims to enhance scientific understanding of diabetes and its variations in the Indian population. Purpose of the Biobank…

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has recently upgraded its Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT), which aims to enhance the effectiveness of sea rescue operations conducted by Indian agencies, including the Coast Guard. The tool now offers improved functionality to predict the possible locations of missing objects or individuals. Background of…