Blood-based Biomarker to Distinguish Between Bacterial and Viral Infections
14 Sep 2021 under Focus
Such a signature can potentially help clinicians optimise treatment and avoid indiscriminate use of antibiotics A recent study has identified a set of molecular biomarkers that can be used in the differential diagnosis of acute bacterial and viral infections. The biomarkers are messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules found in the blood; differences in their levels can […]
When Electronics Flexes its Muscles
16 Jul 2021 under Features
Sanjiv Sambandan’s research promises novel electronic devices that can bend and fold During Sanjiv Sambandan’s undergraduate days as an electrical engineering student at IIT Kharagpur, he was introduced to the world of flexible electronics, especially the work being done at the University of Waterloo in Canada, where he would eventually pursue his PhD. His research […]
Using Roundworms to Study Skin Diseases
16 Jul 2021 under Highlights
Collagen proteins in our skin play an important role in preventing environmental toxins from entering our body. Defects in this collagen barrier can cause several diseases like Gaucher’s disease, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. A new study from Varsha Singh’s lab at the Department of Molecular Reproduction, Development and Genetics proposes that Caenorhabditis elegans, a soildwelling […]