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New Technology Enhances HIV Detection Accuracy

November 22, 2024

Recent advancements in HIV detection have emerged and researchers have developed a novel method that utilizes the G-Quadruplex (GQ) DNA structure. This technology aims to improve the reliability of HIV diagnoses. It reduces the occurrence of false-positive results. About HIV ..

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India Launches First AI Data Bank

November 21, 2024

India revealed its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) data bank, which aims to encourage innovation and enhance national security, by the Ministry of Science and Technology. The data bank will serve researchers, startups, and developers by providing essential datasets for AI ..

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Telangana’s AI Advisory Council for Lifesciences

November 21, 2024

The Telangana government is set to establish an AI advisory council for the life sciences sector, which is part of a broader strategy announced during the Telangana Global AI Summit in September 2024. The council aims to enhance the integration ..

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What is Aphantasia?

November 21, 2024

Aphantasia is a fascinating condition that affects visual imagination, first noted in the 1880s by Francis Galton. The term itself was introduced in 2015 by neurologist Adam Zeman and recent studies have shed light on how this condition works. Definition ..

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AroTrack: IIT Bombay Scientists Develop Water-Pollutant Detecting Device

November 21, 2024

AroTrack is a groundbreaking device developed by scientists at IIT Bombay, which aims to tackle the critical issue of water pollution. The device can detect harmful pollutants like phenol and benzene in water, which utilises proteins from bacteria that thrive ..

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What is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)?

November 21, 2024

High-altitude trekking poses serious health risks, as demonstrated by a recent incident in Uttarakhand. Tourists often face life-threatening conditions due to low oxygen levels, making awareness of these risks crucial for safety. About High-Altitude Sickness High-altitude sickness, or Acute Mountain ..

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Binar Satellites Burn Up Due to Solar Activity

November 21, 2024

Three CubeSats from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program burned up in Earth’s atmosphere. This was anticipated due to their name, Binar, meaning fireball in the Noongar language. The satellites, Binar-2, 3, and 4, lasted only two months in orbit instead ..

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One Day One Genome Initiative

November 20, 2024

The ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative has been launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). This event took place on November 9, 2024, during BRIC’s first foundation day at the National Institute ..

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