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India’s health research is not aligned with its disease burden | Data

India's health research misaligned with disease burden: Study shows mismatch between research publications & DALYs. It is channelling significant research efforts into diseases that have a lesser immediate impact domestically but pose a considerable global threat

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High drama at IISc Bengaluru after security personnel attempt to block entry to Teesta Setalvad

Security personnel at IISc Bengaluru blocked civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad from entering the campus to deliver a talk on “Communal Harmony and Justice”.

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Karnataka HC refuses to quash LCA data theft case against 27-year-old aerospace engineer

Observing that instances of theft of secret defence data and sale of stolen data on the dark web has become worrisome for nations, the High Court of Karnataka has refused to quash a criminal case registered against an aerospace engineer for allegedly stealing sensitive data on Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)…

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IISc to organise GATE 2024

IISc to organise GATE 2024; 30 test papers in English; new paper on Data Science & AI; valid for 3 yrs; application portal opens Aug 2023; exam on Feb 3-11, 2024. #GATE2024 #IISc #DataScience #AI #MoE #PSUs #HigherEd #Recruitment

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Not just medals, these IISc students have also secured good jobs after completing their courses

Among the 53 students who won medals during the convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), many have already landed jobs in both private and public sectors. From geo-sciences to data sciences, the expertise of these medal winners has a wide range. While expressing extreme fondness about their…

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53 medal winners among 848 students graduating from IISc in Bengaluru

Amitabh Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer, Axis Bank, delivered the convocation address at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) in Bengaluru on July 31.

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Science This Week | IISc scientists discover 600-million-year-old ocean water from Himalayas, frozen microbes are coming back to life and more

Check out The Hindu’s science wrap featuring top stories on new discoveries, findings, and studies in the scientific world from this week.

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IISc and Japanese scientists discover 600-million-year-old ocean water from Himalayas which may provide clues to Earth’s past

IISc scientists discover 600-mil-yr-old ocean water droplets in Himalayas, providing clues to Earth's past climate and evolution of life. Team found deposits in western Kumaon Himalayas, confirming they were from ancient ocean water, not other sources. Study provides insight into Earth's past oceans, climate modelling.

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Demand for Science courses shot up after NEP implementation: IISc. Director

Demand for Science courses have gone up post NEP 2020, says IISc. Director Govindan Rangarajan

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Top news developments in Karnataka on July 25, 2023

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IISc researchers design synthetic peptide to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria

IISc researchers design peptide to poison key enzyme in disease-causing bacteria. Mimics natural toxin to inhibit topoisomerases, which unspool/re-coil bacterial DNA. Peptide tested on cell culture/animal models, found to reduce infection & safe with no toxic reactions. Combination therapy with existing antibiotics possible.

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IISc study reveals that picolinic acid can block viruses causing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A

During their entry into host cells, the virus envelope and the host cell membrane fuse, creating a pore through which the virus’s genetic material enters the host cell, and starts replicating. IISc researchers found that picolinic acid specifically blocks this fusion.

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Reducing fossil fuel emissions might have greater climate benefits than afforestation: IISc study

A study by the Center for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences in the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has revealed that reducing fossil fuel emissions might have greater climate benefits than afforestation.

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Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis

Western Ghats Spatial Decision Support System (WGSDSS) designed by IISc reveals 5% loss of evergreen forest, 4.5% increase in built-up cover, 9% in agriculture area. Fragmentation analysis shows interior forest constitutes only 25% of forest landmass. System designed to enhance governance transparency, meet societal needs & help in prudent management…

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Scientists need the oxygen of free speech

Scientific issues are often related to broader political issues, and society has benefited from the participation of scientists in these discussions

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Intensified patrolling to reduce accidents on Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, and more

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Scientists, academicians write to IISc. Director expressing dismay over UAPA discussion

The discussion was to be led by Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita, activists who participated in the movement against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

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Science This Week | Euclid telescope blasts off to study the ‘dark’ universe, physics helps in understanding hate groups and more

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IISc project to use smartphones for early detection, diagnosis of neuro-degenerative diseases

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) are currently undertaking a project which aims to collect data for commonly observed neuro-degenerative disorders and develop models for diagnosis using state-of-the-art machine learning approaches.

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IISc student cheated of ₹1.3 lakh

Posing as an officer with the narcotics division of Mumbai police, a man cheated an IISc student of ₹1.3 lakh after threatening to foist a case under NDPS Act on Friday.

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IISc number one ranked Indian institute

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been ranked number one in both overall and academic categories of the latest annual nature index.

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IISc. researchers design fluorogenic probe to detect enzyme linked to early stage of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, results in memory loss and compromises cognitive abilities in many people beyond the age of 60

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IISc. researchers produce microneedles using method that can overcome constraint to mass production, could help diabetes patients

The team tested a microneedle patch produced using this method and found that it could precisely deliver the required volume of insulin to diabetic mice in the lab

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Explained | How are universities assessed under the National Institutional Ranking Framework?

The Hindu explains the takeaways from this year’s NIRF rankings, the methodology used to rank Indian universities, colleges and other higher education institutes, and why it faces criticism from some quarters

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