24 – 30 August 2015
Brazilian Geneticists are Confronting Wildlife Smuggling
Up to $2 billion worth of rare wildlife species, particularly parrots, are illegally smuggled every year from the Brazilian forests. Geneticist have finally stood up to investigate against smuggling through ribosomal sequencing which would help the police in bird identification. Find source
One step closer to a “Universal Flu Vaccine”
Scientists are eager to develop single shot universal flu vaccine that will provide lifetime protection. By targeting the stem of haemagglutinin protein, rather than the head portion, experts have created a molecule that can readily trigger the immune system of animals. Tests are undergoing on mice models but, it’s quite a challenging procedure requiring years of research to actually create a universal vaccine. Find source
CIMMYT to establish Research Centre at NARC Islamabad
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT), has agreed to establish a research centre for promoting research in agriculture sciences at the National Agriculture Research Centre. This development would provide a promising opportunity to strengthen Pakistan’s agriculture division. Find source
Fuel production from Solar-driven artificial system
Researchers at Caltech have mimicked the natural photosynthesis process, carried out by plants, using sunlight to split water into fuel. Their major goal is to provide a safe and cost-effective method for producing hydrogen fuels. Find source
Advanced 3-D tumor models reflects shape & genetic evolution
For the first time computational models for solid tumors have been established at Harvard University that explains cell migration, number of genetic mutations and even drug resistance in three dimensional spatial orientation. Find source
Krebs, Svedberg, Rutherford & Van 't Hoff
It seems that the month of August has produced more incredible scientists than any other month. This week we remember four incredible scientists and Nobel Laureates whose dynamic works in the fields of biochemistry, physical chemistry, nuclear chemistry and chemical kinetics shaped the future of science. Find source
