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How a number of initiatives are breaking the language barrier in teaching science
To break this language barrier in teaching science and technology, a small but growing number of initiatives have started platforms that discuss concepts in local languages. They want to make concepts in these subjects more accessible to those who do not know English. And technology, whether it is WhatsApp, YouTube or podcasts, makes it easy to disseminate information to a wider audience.
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Subtle changes, big effects
Scientists have recently discovered the mechanism by which a minuscule change in 3 atoms in a protein molecule can affect immune signaling in cells. This ‘butterfly effect’ is used by the bacterium, Shigella flexneri, to survive within the host cells that it infects. Ranabir Das’ team at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore, has found that a tiny change in the protein UBC13, caused by a bacterial enzyme, creates a cascade of small atomic alterations that add up until they prevent UBC13 from binding to a partner protein, TRAF6.
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Congratulations! Dr Anjana Badrinarayanan selected for Har Gobind Khorana-Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award 2019
Dr Anjana Badrinarayanan has been selected for the Har Gobind Khorana-Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award 2019.
The Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award (IYBA), initiated in 2005, is a career-oriented award to identify and nurture outstanding young scientists with innovative ideas and desirous of pursuing research in frontier areas of biotechnology.
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Butterfly migration through a metropolis
As the monsoon draws to a close, thousands of butterflies make their way to the Western Ghats
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Noise Pollution in the Ganga Is Stressing Its River Dolphins
Ferries and other vessels in the Ganga produce underwater noise that's changing the echolocation behaviour of India's national aquatic animal.
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How cotton leaf worm responds to the defence mechanisms of plants
A new side to the triangular story of interactions among plant, pest and predatory insect emerges as a result of a study carried out by researchers from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru.
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What flies can teach us about achieving the perfect landing, albeit upside down!
Researchers study the interplay between biology and mechanics to understand how flies land inverted on ceilings.
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Scientists, engineers get awards
Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa gave away the State awards for scientists and engineers for 2018.
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13 scientists honoured with state awards
Thirteen Karnataka scientists including P.V SHivaprasad from NCBS were conferred with state awards.
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Congratulations to P.V. Shivaprasad on winning the CV Raman Award!
With a view to recognise and reward Scientific and Technological talent in the state, the Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka has instituted several awards to the Scientists and Engineers of the State who have made significant contribution towards the development of the State in various fields of Science and Technology. These awards are being given every year since 1996.