2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (289+ words) Chickpea, a'staple crop for millions, is highly vulnerable to Fusarium wilt. A'new study reveals how activating systemic acquired resistance through AtNPR1 and identifying the RNA helicase CaDEAD-box20 can significantly enhance disease resistance, opening pathways for durable, broad-spectrum protection in chickpea and…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (506+ words) Latha T, a'medical pharmacology postgraduate from Shivamogga, Karnataka, combines her passion for neuroscience and psychiatry with storytelling. She explores how theatre, beyond emotional impact, shapes our brains through neuroplasticity; bridging science and art to promote mental well-being and deepen understanding…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (465+ words) Shifting kharif crops to summer may seem like smart farming, but it's draining our groundwater in the hottest months. This short-term benefit comes at the cost of longer-term water security. In this article, the authors urge a'return to climate-aligned farming…...

8+ mon, 5+ day ago  (426+ words) Can a'simple kitchen test provide an estimate of protein in a'grain? Researchers from University of Mumbai-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences have come up with a'laboratory-free method using foam generation to teach students about protein estimation. The DIY approach…...