NANOZYMES
IISc researchers develop enzyme mimetic that degrades toxic effluents in industrial wastewater under sunlight
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science have developed a new type of enzyme mimetic called NanoPtA that can effectively degrade toxic chemicals in industrial wastewater in the presence of sunlight. These nanozymes mimic the function of natural enzymes but overcome limitations such as sensitivity to denaturation and high production costs.
Covid-19 impacts brain ageing? Study reveals how infection can cause irreversible neurological conditions
Covid-19 is known to invade and infect the brain, among other major organs, the researchers said.
COVID-19 infection may accelerate brain ageing: Study
The team, led by Joy Mitra and Muralidhar L. Hegde, from the Houston Methodist Research Institute, US, noted that a great deal of research has shown that the impacts of COVID-19 go far beyond the actual time of infection. COVID-19 is known to invade and infect the brain, among other major organs, the researchers said.
New cheaper, sensitive Ebola test to help curb disease spread
A new Ebola test that uses magnetic nanoparticles is 100 times more sensitive than the current test and could help curb the spread of the disease.
