Seven Common mistakes everyone makes in DNA isolation Kumar Jeetendra | September 2, 2021 A biological sample obtained in the form of a blood or semen or tissue sample from a known individual contains a number of substances beside DNA. DNA molecules must be separated from its other cellular components. Cellular proteins that package and protect DNA in the environment of the cell can inhibit the ability to analyse …
Scientists foster new device to assist with giving early warning of uncommon and unknown virus Kumar Jeetendra | September 16, 2021 McMaster University researchers have created a new tool that can help identify deadly bacteria pathogens and early warning signs of unknown viruses. This algorithm can be used to develop advanced probes that capture trace amounts of pathogens from a variety of situations such as the animal-to human transmission of infections like SARS-CoV-2, or monitor environmental …
Novel antibody candidate shows powerful binding to different SARS-CoV-2 variant mutations Kumar Jeetendra | September 25, 2021 Twist Bioscience Corporation today reported that its internally-discovered antibody candidate TB202-3 (CoVIC-094), demonstrated potent binding to diverse SARS-CoV-2 variant mutations, including strains with the E484K, N501Y, D614G, Y453F and K417N mutations in pseudovirus assays, indicating this therapeutic antibody may be effective in treating many strains of COVID-19. The Coronavirus Immunotherapy Consortium (CoVIC) is an academic-industry-non-profit …
New technique to make a modest and rapid COVID-19 test dependent on isothermal amplification Kumar Jeetendra | December 30, 2021 Russian researchers have devised the method to make an affordable and quick COVID-19 test that relies on isothermal amplifying. According to their paper in Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology The using this method can allow researchers to create universal test methods for any COVID-19 variations. There are many options for devices that detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 within human …
Dietary components hold guarantee for working on the health and wellbeing of grown-ups Kumar Jeetendra | January 26, 2022 Research suggests that nutritional supplements that target specific mechanisms that are associated with age-associated cellular decay (AACD), have the potential to improve health and well-being for adults. “Cellular Nutrition and Its Influence on Age-Associated Cellular Decline,” the latest issue of The Gerontological Society of America’s What’s Hot newsletter with accompanying infographic, provides an overview of …
Significance of Nucleotides in Genome, Genetics and Molecular biology & Biochemistry Kumar Jeetendra | July 12, 2023 Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids, which include DNA and RNA. Their relevance in genome is enormous, and they play a crucial role in genetics and molecular biology. Here are the important characteristics of nucleotides and their significance: Genetic Information: Nucleotides act as the carriers of genetic information. Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, or Thymine …
Recovering human DNA from trafficked Endangered Species Kumar Jeetendra | August 9, 2023 The problems of illegal poaching of wild animals are well known and unfortunately very widespread. Endangered species of plants, animals and birds are constantly being taken from the wild, killed or hunted for the trade in “traditional” medicine, skins, furs, feathers, and eggs. To help combat this trade, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered …
The Secrets Behind Our Existence: The Importance of DNA as Life’s Blueprint Kumar Jeetendra | November 6, 2023 Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA for short, is a key component that stores everything necessary for the development, function, and reproduction of all living organisms. It carries out its job by encoding and transmitting biological processes and cell construction. A lot of the secrets in our existence are found within it. Genetic Information Storage: DNA’s most …
