Category: CA Science

13
Nov

CRISPR Gene Editing Technique

Scientists have, for the first time, used CRISPR technology to insert genes that allow immune cells to attack cancer cells.

07
Nov

Digi Yatra and Facial Recognition Technology

NITI Aayog seeks clarity from Centre on Digi Yatra’s data privacy amid growing concerns about Facial Recognition Technology (FRT).

05
Nov

BeiDou Satellite Navigation System

China outlined plans to expand global reach of its home-grown BeiDou satellite navigation system (BDS).

04
Nov

RISAT-2 satellite

ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite, has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere into the Indian Ocean near Jakarta.

04
Nov

Cordy Gold Nanoparticles

Recently, scientists from four Indian institutions have developed Cordy Gold Nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs).

03
Nov

Tiangong space station

China launches 3rd and final component of Tiangong space station.

02
Nov

Smiling Sun

NASA’s Solar Dynamics observatory captures image of smiling sun due to the phenomenon of coronal holes in ultraviolet light as these are typically invisible to our eyes.

01
Nov

Mitochondria

How COVID-19 damages lungs: The virus attacks mitochondria – A recent study.

01
Nov

Cell Membrane and Fluid Mosaic Model

Article in the Hindu – The unusual ways viruses and parasites use their cell membranes to spread – and how scientists are fighting back.

31
Oct

GM Mustard and Barnase-Barstar System

Recently, GEAC cleared the proposal for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) mustard.

31
Oct

Genetically Modified Crops

Recently GEAC cleared the proposal for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) mustard.

29
Oct

Genome Editing – SDN technology

Government released guidelines to speed up development of plant varieties recently.