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IIT Bombay pioneers DNA aptamer strategy to restore antibiotic effectiveness against resistant bacteria

Mini Gulati1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

IIT Bombay researchers Prof Ruchi Anand and Prof P I Pradeepkumar developed DNA aptamers – short synthetic nucleic acid strands – to block bacterial resistance enzymes, resensitizing drug-resistant pathogens to existing antibiotics. Unlike developing new drugs, this practical approach leverages known antibiotic safety profiles while addressing the global antimicrobial resistance crisis through stable, modifiable aptamers.

Indian‑origin researchers shine in CAS Future Leaders 2026 cohort of emerging science leaders

Mini Gulati1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

The 2026 class of CAS Future Leaders, a prestigious leadership and career‑development programme run by CAS (a division of the American Chemical Society), includes a strong contingent of Indian‑born and Indian‑origin scientists. The 31 early‑career researchers, selected from top PhD and postdoctoral programmes worldwide, will participate in an intensive training initiative culminating at the ACS Fall 2026 meeting in Chicago.

IIT Bombay plans to overhaul its assessment system to align with global best practices

Mini Gulati1 month ago02 mins

A year after launching reforms in its teaching‑learning methods, IIT Bombay is now preparing to revamp its conventional assessment practices. The institute aims to recognise diverse kinds of learners and talents while ensuring that its grading system continues to support students’ placement prospects.