Bioengineering

Semi-artificial photosynthesis: Scientists find a new way to draw fuel from the Sun

The method used by the researchers managed to absorb more solar light than natural photosynthesis.

A new blood test that uses gold-plated nanoparticles for early cancer detection

It is sensitive enough to detect lower limits of cancer than previously possible, says researcher

Indian scientists craft portable blood-disorder detection kit

Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) Harnessing the technology that powers new-age mobile phones, Indian scientists are set to develop a portable and affordable kit - a lab-on-a-chip - detection system for sickle cell anemia, a common inherited blood disorder in the tribal belts of India's central and southern parts. Debjani Paul, Ninad Mehendale and Ammar Jagirdar from the Indian Institute of Technology-Powai, (IIT-P) will "make the most" of the mobile phone revolution to extend their data processing, sharing and imaging prowess to craft inexpensive diagnostic kits for sickle cell anemia (SCA).