Fungal Galaxies: Finding Beauty in Moldscapes and Microcosms

Fungal Galaxies: Finding Beauty in Moldscapes and Microcosms

The fungal kingdom is rich and expansive, but scientists estimate that only about 10 percent of the total number of fungal species has been described and characterized. When microbiologist Diego Bianchi began his graduate studies at Trinity College Dublin in 2021, he was curious about the hidden world of fungi and their agricultural applications. This…

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Government favours local body polls with a GO on BC reservations

Government favours local body polls with a GO on BC reservations

With the High Court deadline of September 30 fast approaching, the Congress government in Telangana is preparing to issue a Government Order (GO) providing 42% reservations in local body polls, a key election promise. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday (September 20) held a strategy meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, senior ministers…

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Transforming CAR T-Cell Therapy Development

Transforming CAR T-Cell Therapy Development

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies have transformed cancer and autoimmune disease treatment. Modified CAR proteins equip T cells with the ability to identify and eliminate cancer cells in a targeted manner, encouraging the body to battle against cancer by redirecting its own immune cells to the frontlines. With various CAR T-cell therapies in widespread…

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