tata institute of fundamental research
Cells Clear Infections By Hitching A Ride Onto Cholesterol ‘Rafts’
A ride on lipid rafts sends pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis towards the lysosomes where they are rapidly destroyed.
Sniff ‘N’ Track Or Run ‘N’ Scan?
In familiar environments, the ‘run-and-scan’ strategy is a more efficient way of finding food, at least according to mathematical models.
Solving The Mystery Of Muscles’ Self-Healing Powers
Using a combination of RNA interference and high resolution microscopy, scientists have observed how myoblast fusion occurs in fruit flies.
Astrosat’s Soft X-Ray Telescope Sees First Light
India's space observatory satellite, Astrosat, has acquired its first X-ray images of the quasar PKS 2155-304.
A Broad Spectrum Malaria Vaccine
Scientists have identified a key five amino acid segment present in all malaria-causing Plasmodium species, paving a way for the design of a broad spectrum malaria vaccine.
New Role For Calcium In Neurotranmitter Synthesis
Besides building strong bones, calcium is also crucial for dopamine synthesis in the brains of fruit flies.
India Launches Its First Astronomy Satellite
The launch of India's first astronomy satellite with the capacity to simultaneously image light at various wavelengths presents an unprecedented opportunity to observe space.
Elsevier Recognizes Young Indian Scientists
Elsevier and the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) announce the winners of the 2014 NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Awards.
