Computational Lithography: Illuminating the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing

Pooja Kashyap

Tech behind computational lithography has revolutionised the way semiconductors are fabricated. By harnessing the power of computer algorithms and simulations, chip designs have become more efficient and powerful than ever before. Its ability to optimize lithographic processes have given a huge boost to the overall performance and energy efficiency of electronic devices. As we move forward, computational lithography is expected to merge with other technologies and re-shape the future where technology knows no bounds.

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SEI Insights in Advanced Aqueous Potassium-Ion Batteries

Pooja Kashyap

In the recent times, there has been significant focus around the development of high-performance energy storage solutions. Consequently, the idea has become the driving force behind the advancing battery technology. With the emergence of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar power including electric vehicles (EVs), the need for advanced energy storage systems has grown exponentially.

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Earth’s Electrons: Unexpected Contributors to Lunar Water Formation

Pooja Kashyap

Our planet, Earth, is not merely a rock in space but an interesting entity with various forces acting within and outside of it. For instance, magnetosphere. Earth’s core consists of molten iron. This liquid iron creates electric currents. Which, consequently, generate a magnetic field that surrounds Earth. This magnetic field extends far out into space, creating the magnetosphere. It acts as a formidable defence against the solar wind.

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LNP Formulation: To Transform Production of mRNA Therapeutics

Pooja Kashyap

The mRNA vaccines were made within no time during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, highlighting the importance of tiny fat particles or the lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) in medicine. LNPs are like special cars for delicate RNA treatments and vaccines. They not only shield the RNA (from degradation), but they also make sure it gets to its targeted location.

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Decoding the Immune System’s GPS: How Cells Find Their Way Through Molecular Mazes

Pooja Kashyap

Immune system’s ability to distinguish between infections and inflammation is pretty much fascinating. The combination of mechanisms and signals is quite intrigue. And scientists feel there is much to explore. This clearly shows how sophisticated our body’s defense mechanisms are. Our immune system has been protecting us from a wide range of threats. And yet at the same time evolving over a span of millions of years.

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Book Review: DMT The Spirit Molecule by Rick Strassman

Pooja Kashyap

DMT: The Spirit Molecule is an engaging book written by Dr. Rick Strassman. It was first published in 2001. In the book, the focus is on psychedelics, particularly DMT (Dimethyltryptamine). Dr. Strassman suggests that because DMT is present in our bodies, the pineal gland located in our brains might be where it originates. Hindus see it as the seventh chakra location, and Descartes thought it’s where the soul resides. Although modern medicine remains uncertain about the gland’s function. Research behind the book took almost five years. During the tenure, Dr.…

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Interview: Dr. Jay T. Lennon, Microbiologist at Indiana University, Bloomington

Pooja Kashyap

Meet Dr. Jay T. Lennon. Within the intricate tapestry of microbiology, a realm of microorganisms thrives, weaving the intricate threads of ecosystems, interactions, and even human health. Dr. Lennon, a distinguished luminary in the field of microbial ecology, has passionately dedicated his career to unraveling the enigmatic world of these microscopic life forms. He emerges as an insightful figure who delves deep into the intricate relationships governing microbial communities.

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Book Review: The Epigenetics Revolution by Nessa Carey

Pooja Kashyap

Let’s step into the captivating world of epigenetics. It is a rapidly evolving science rarely explored beyond scientific literature. Very deftly, Dr. Nessa Carey has connected academia and scientific journalism into her groundbreaking book “The Epigenetics Revolution: How Modern Biology Is Rewriting Our Understanding of Genetics, Disease, and Inheritance”. The book was first published in 2012.

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Interview: Dr. Monica Dus, Nutrigenomics Scientist at University of Michigan, United States

Pooja Kashyap

Meet Dr. Monica Dus, an extraordinary trailblazer in the field of biology whose passion for unravelling the mysteries of our genetic makeup and its interaction with nutrition has earned her widespread recognition. As an Associate Professor with Tenure at the prestigious University of Michigan, she stands at the forefront of cutting-edge research in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Beyond academia, Dr. Dus is a 2023 Guggenheim Fellow in Biology, a distinction that further underscores her outstanding contributions to the scientific community.

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Lactate Enriches Neurogenesis: Neuronal Differentiation

Pooja Kashyap

Scientists at Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan made an exciting discovery regarding cellular mechanisms that assist in developing our brains. They discovered that lactate plays an important role in helping neural stem cells become specialized neurons. Lactate happens to be the by-product of exercise and metabolism. Researchers even gave this process a fancy name: neuronal differentiation.

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Molecular Biology of Insulin: Decoding its Secrets via Fruit Fly Discoveries

Pooja Kashyap

As the scientific revelation unfolded, the discovery of insulin became the life-saving elixir to people who were suffering from diabetes, globally. Although, terms like high sugar, glucose, insulin, diabetes, glycaemic index etc are very well known to most of the masses. Yet, the first step of insulin synthesis, has been a tantalizing secret, which is yet to be unravelled even by the researchers. In a similar quest, scientists at the University of Michigan observed the tiny world of fruit flies. They studied how insulin is made in fruit flies by…

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