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I am pleased to share that our research article entitled "Biodegradation of Waste Lubricant Oil by a Novel Isolated Biosurfactant Producer- Achromobacter xylosoxidans PSA5" co-authored with my Ph.D. supervisor, Dr Shanmukha Anand Pothana has been published online in Geomicrobiology Journal of Taylor & Francis Group. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the constant support and guidance of my research supervisor. The article discusses the biodegradation potential of a novel biosurfactant-producing strain, Achromobacter xylosoxidans. The article can be accessed through the following link:

Pudake RN, Tripathi RM, Gill SS (2023) Nanotechnology for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Management in Crop Plants, Academic Press, Elsevier USA, ISBN: 9780443185007 https://lnkd.in/difKq_6C Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, temperature stress, excessive water, heavy metal stress, UV stress etc. are major factors which may adversely affect the growth, development, and yield of crops. While recent research for ways of overcoming the physiological and biochemical changes brought on by these stresses has focused on genetic engineering of plants, additional research continues into alternative strategies to develop stress tolerant crops, including the use of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Scientists observe molecules and their behavior to the femto second ! The speed of evolutionary changes is visible ?! Chemical reactions in liquids within a quatrillionth of a srcond !!!! This technology could bring all processes towards observed status ! of course, everything requires funding and a will to back research and development ! Humans are indomitable. There will be continuous breakthroughs. 👇 " Scientists from ETH Zurich and the University of Geneva have developed a new technique that allows them to observe chemical reactions taking place in liquids at extremely high temporal resolution. This innovation enables them to track how molecules change within in mere femtoseconds – in other words, within a few quadrillionths of a second."

A primer to #syntheticbiology Synthetic biology can modify or create organisms to help address challenges in medicine, agriculture, manufacturing, and the environment. This technology is already being used for commercial products, and recent advances in biotech and computation have broadened its potential benefits. But it also may raise safety, national security, and ethical concerns. At TheraSyn Bio, we're committed to designing the next generation of biological materials that push medicine to new heights to be curative in nature, create sustainable and non-toxic materials, support the advancement of novel precision science, and more. #precision #precisionmedicine #precisionengineering #ai https://lnkd.in/d3UWwS9t

Can we make better materials with Synthetic Biology? 🧬 These startups think so: AMSilk GmbH | Biotech Materials  Arda Biomaterials  Benthic Labs  Bloom Labs  Bolt Threads  Ecovative - the mycelium technology company  Epoch Biodesign  Faircraft  Fermbox Bio Geno Glowee  Kintra Fibers  MarinaTex  Modern Meadow  Modern Synthesis  MycoFutures  MycoWorks  NutJobs  Pegasus Materials B.V.  planetary Radiant Matter  SMOBYA  Spiber Inc.  String Bio Private Limited  Tandem Repeat  UNCAGED Innovations  Werewool  Woolchemy  ZymoChem Synthetic biology or ‘synbio’ is the design and engineering of biological systems to create and improve processes and products - an alternative way of producing existing materials or even creating new ones. And it could help us solve a lot of big problems. "In the next few years, SynBio solutions will touch many aspects of our day to day life from food to medicine and the things we wear and use. Some of the innovations may seem like science fiction today, but are rapidly accelerating towards feasibility,” says Stephanie Lipp at MycoFutures In the materials space, the hope is that synbio can scale up while reducing the environmental impact of legacy materials production. Much of which is still reliant on toxic chemicals and fossil fuels. Scaling up synbio could also mean that supply might no longer be constrained by the availability of raw materials. The path to commercialisation, meeting consumer expectations, requiring high capex and working with existing supply chains are all challenges these bold startups are coming up against. Find out how they can overcome them and the opportunities that exist in this week's HackTrend Report: https://lnkd.in/euEwdRzX With thanks to Brett Cotten at Arda Biomaterials, Stephanie Lipp at MycoFutures and Meg Kendall

Non-destructive method developed for detecting internal cracks in rice seeds Recently, a team led by Prof. Wang Rujing and Wang Liusan from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a method to detect internal cracks in rice seeds using near-infrared spectroscopy. "Cracks can affect the germination rate of seeds," said Wang Liusan. "Our study can help select high-quality seeds with a non-destructive method." The research results were published in Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy. In agricultural production, the quality of rice seeds is directly related to the yield and quality of crops. However, cracks inside rice seeds are often difficult to identify with the naked eye, which poses a challenge for evaluating the quality of rice seeds. In this study, researchers developed a non-destructive method for detecting internal cracks in rice seeds using near infrared spectroscopy. They applied machine learning classification algorithms, combined with spectral preprocessing methods to establish models. The performance of the models was compared to obtain the optimal model. https://lnkd.in/ewkGmFb3

Synthetic biology It is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities. Synthetic biology researchers and companies around the world are harnessing the power of nature to solve problems in medicine, manufacturing and agriculture. Redesigning organisms so that they produce a substance, such as a medicine or fuel, or gain a new ability, such as sensing something in the environment, are common goals of synthetic biology projects.

Green Chemistry Research 🌍 - This study utilizes laser-induced spectroscopy to investigate various radical isomers of C9H9, which are key combustion intermediates in the formation of high-molecular-weight products contributing to the production of soot. When in the body, soot particles can cause coronary heart disease, breathing issues, including asthma, and even cancer. - The focus of this research is to enhance combustion efficiency, address climate change, and promote technological innovation in various industries. It plays a crucial role in efforts to reduce the atmospheric health hazards associated with soot emissions. - The primary goal is to provide communities, particularly in high-risk areas, with a cleaner, healthier environment and an overall improved quality of life.

【What is the Science behind Chemiluminescence?】 Chemiluminescence is essentially light produced by a chemical reaction. Here's a breakdown of the science behind it: 1) Energy Transfer: During a chemiluminescent reaction, molecules collide and interact. This can cause the electrons in a molecule to get excited, meaning they jump to a higher energy level. 2) Excited State: These excited electrons are unstable and can't stay in this high-energy state forever. 3) Light Emission: To return to their ground state (lower energy level), the excited electrons release energy in the form of light, typically a photon. The color of the emitted light depends on the specific energy difference between the excited and ground states. A common example of chemiluminescence is the humble glow stick. Inside the glowstick, there are two main chemicals: a special kind of peroxide and a fluorescent dye. When the stick is snapped, these chemicals mix, triggering a series of reactions that ultimately excite the dye molecules. The dye molecules then release energy as colored light, making the glowstick glow. Chemiluminescence isn't just a lab phenomenon; it's also found in nature! Many organisms use chemiluminescence, often called bioluminescence, for various purposes. For instance, fireflies use light to attract mates, while some deep-sea creatures use it to lure prey. Video: TikTok