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Nano-coated magnesium alloys to repair bone fractures
A new approach to control the degradation and improve the bone regeneration of the AZ31 magnesium substrate, fabricated as mesh cage implants.
Arctic sea ice is melting faster than ever
The present study quantifies the magnitude of Arctic sea-ice loss in the boreal summer.
Plant virus-like particles as vehicles for therapeutic antibodies
Monoclonal antibodies are those that originate from identical immune cells having a common origin. They are highly effective, non-toxic and can specifically target diseased...
Pune scientists developed a face mask with a better filtration efficiency
National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, has developed a face mask with better filtration efficiency compared to those available in the market. Scientists at NCL,...
How plants use good microbes for their growth?
The roots of plants come in contact with several soil microbes as they grow. Some microbes are good for plants, while several others are...
Indian scientists developed a touch-free soap-cum-water dispenser
COVID-19 is spreading at an unprecedented rate, so it becomes essential to strictly adhere to the personal hygiene standards set by the World Health...
Electrostatic disinfection technology transferred for commercialization
CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh, has designed and developed an innovative technology for effective disinfection and sanitization to fight with corona pandemic. CSIR-CSIO...
HCARD, a robot, to assist frontline COVID-19 healthcare warriors
Healthcare workers at hospitals are risking COVID-19 infection by taking care of those infected by it 24/7. Perhaps the level of risk may get...
Novel Coronavirus: What do we need to know?
Many things about Novel Coronavirus are spreading rapidly through social media, WhatsApp, and the Internet. Some of these could be true, but many of...
CCMB may soon come up with diagnostic kits for COVID-19
To combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) insists that widescale "testing, testing, and testing" is the key as early diagnosis may...
Kidney patients are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infections
The COVID-19 pandemic is throwing up unique challenges for health systems. It presents particular challenges for patients who receive regular hemodialysis. These patients with...