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IISc researchers develop novel method for mass production of recombinant proteins

The Department of Biochemistry at the Indian Institute of Science has developed a new method for producing recombinant proteins using monosodium glutamate (MSG)... The Department of Biochemistry at the Indian Institute of Science has developed a new method for producing recombinant proteins using monosodium glutamate (MSG) instead of methanol. This approach uses a different promoter in the yeast genome that codes for the enzyme phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK), which is safer and more environmentally friendly. The MSG-based expression method is expected to have significant implications for biotechnology, enabling the production of various proteins used in medicine, baby food products, and other fields. This innovation could lead to a shift in biotechnological methods worldwide, making them safer and more sustainable.

Dengue Outbreaks Rise in Americas Due to Climate Change

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease, is experiencing a global surge, with Latin America and the Caribbean reporting record-breaking numbers of cases in 2024.... Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease, is experiencing a global surge, with Latin America and the Caribbean reporting record-breaking numbers of cases in 2024. The region has seen over 5.9 million infections in the first four months of the year, compared to 4.4 million in the entirety of 2023, prompting several countries to declare states of emergency. Climate change, particularly rising temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns, has created ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive, leading to more frequent and intense outbreaks. North America, which previously had fewer cases, is now reporting annual dengue attacks, with Puerto Rico declaring an emergency in March 2024 after 400 people were hospitalized. Symptoms of dengue fever include fever, severe headaches, joint and muscle pain, and skin rashes, and the disease is primarily spread through the bites of infected Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes.

Pakistan reports third polio case amid concerns of widespread transmission

Pakistan has confirmed its third polio case of the year, involving a 12-year-old girl from Balochistan's Killa Abdullah district, highlighting ongoing challenge... Pakistan has confirmed its third polio case of the year, involving a 12-year-old girl from Balochistan's Killa Abdullah district, highlighting ongoing challenges in eradicating the virus. Despite extensive vaccination efforts, key areas like Karachi, Quetta, and Peshawar-Khyber remain reservoirs for the virus. Health authorities are intensifying immunization campaigns to strengthen children's immunity, especially in regions with persistent virus circulation. The resurgence of polio in Balochistan after three years underscores the difficulties faced by eradication programs, particularly with the high risk of transmission during the summer months.

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IISc researchers develop novel method for mass production of recombinant proteins

Dengue Outbreaks Rise in Americas Due to Climate Change

Pakistan reports third polio case amid concerns of widespread transmission

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