Peanut the Squirrel: A Tiny Window into Animal Intelligence Kumar Jeetendra | July 5, 2025 Whether in a peaceful corner of a suburban backyard or in a busy part of the city within a park, people can see the small furry mammals called squirrels jumping from one tree to another. They often go unnoticed except for the entertaining nature of their movement. However, a small creature by the name of …
Decomposed Granite: A New Role in Science Kumar Jeetendra | July 9, 2025 The image of decomposed granite likely evokes thoughts of rough-hewn landscapes or rustic garden paths. However, today’s scientific research along with state-of-the-art laboratory analyses are proving to be quite novel underneath the rugged surface. Setting aside gardening, decomposed granite is now gaining limelight in laboratories for its low cost and sustainable nature. What is Decomposed …
Microscope Labeled: A Closer Look at Learning Tools Kumar Jeetendra | July 9, 2025 The microscope is no longer an object of intrigue and innovation exclusively reserved for skilled practitioners; it is now extensively used in schools, laboratories, and diagnostic centers across the world. However, the scope of its usage has expanded significantly. Today, labeled microscopes are emerging as critical learning tools for students, instructors, and researchers in nascent …
Decomposer: Nature’s Cleanup Crew Kumar Jeetendra | July 9, 2025 A lion or eagle may come to mind when considering nature’s most efficient workers; however, it is soft decomposers that truly keep the planet running. Even when attainment goals are set for the environment, these organisms are silently working towards the completion of the task at hand. While they may not receive widespread recognition, these …
Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators 2025 goes to Varun Venkataramani, Germany Kumar Jeetendra | July 9, 2025 This year, the Hamburg based life sciences company Eppendorf SE is awarding its prestigious research prize for the 30th time. The independent jury chaired by Prof. Laura Machesky, Cambridge, UK, selected Dr. Varun Venkataramani, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany as the winner of the Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators 2025. Varun Venkataramani receives the 20,000 …
Data integrity in Pharma QC: How to prevent Compliance failure Kumar Jeetendra | July 11, 2025 In a field where one tiny mistake can trigger huge problems, data integrity stops being just another rule to tick off and turns into a clear sign of real scientific honesty. For people working in pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC), the biggest test today is not only staying within regulatory lines but also building a workplace …
7000RMS: Real-Time Microbial Analysis for Pharmaceutical Waters Kumar Jeetendra | July 11, 2025 METTLER TOLEDO Thornton’s 7000RMS™ is a cutting-edge on-line analyzer designed for the real-time measurement of microbial contamination, or bioburden, in pharmaceutical water systems such as Purified Water (PW) and Water for Injection (WFI). This advanced instrument leverages laser-based technology to provide immediate detection and quantification of microorganisms directly from water samples, overcoming the limitations of …
Unlocking Precision:The Power of the 96-Well Plate in Modern Lab Science Kumar Jeetendra | July 11, 2025 In modern molecular diagnostic laboratories, no other tool compares to the ease of use, precision, and multiplicity offered by the 96-well plates. They have stood the test of time and continue to be used in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), high-throughput screening, PCR amplification, and even in cell cultures because of their ability to perform simultaneous …
The 96-Well Plate: Small Format, Big Role in Indian Pharma and Diagnostics Kumar Jeetendra | July 11, 2025 The pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries value precision, pacing, and scalability of processes. Central to this revolution is the 96-well plate which is one of the smallest tools that has globally, and in India, transformed high-throughput science. The 96-Well Plate: A Small Tool Powering Big Breakthroughs in Indian Pharma and Diagnostics What is a 96-well plate? …
Pure Grade: The Gold Standard in Scientific Precision Kumar Jeetendra | July 13, 2025 In science, the interference of materials, reagents, chemicals, or buffers is more than a concern: it is a necessity, especially bound to pharmaceutical research, analyzing tests, or even diagnostic kits. Pure grade has become synonymous with uncompromising reproducibility and trust in these sectors. What Does ‘Pure Grade’ Really Mean? Classification under “Pure grades” is given …
Cipla Invests in iCaltech to Boost Respiratory Portfolio Kumar Jeetendra | July 22, 2025 Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087; NSE: CIPLA EQ; and hereafter referred to as “Cipla”) announced today that it has signed definitive agreements for investment in Optionally Convertible Preference Shares of iCaltech Innovations Private Limited (hereafter referred to as “iCaltech”), subject to completion of certain conditions. Cipla Invests in iCaltech to Strengthen Respiratory Diagnostics Ecosystem in India …
Bioguard:The Secret Behind Pharma’s GMP Edge Kumar Jeetendra | July 28, 2025 A broken edge in cleanliness has a critical effect that the entire process of pharmaceutical manufacturing may come crumbling down, with impacts such as life-endangering patient safety issues and expensive product recalls. The World Health Organization states that contamination issues are among the primary causes for drug recalls across the globe, which cost the pharmaceutical …
