Articles by Sanjukta Mondal
Phys.org / The Suez Rift—once deemed inactive—is still drifting, study reveals
The tectonic plates under Africa and Asia are slowly drifting apart, as the Gulf of Suez that separates these two land masses continues to widen at a rate of about 0.26–0.55 millimeters per year.
Medical Xpress / CD21 downregulation found to trigger harmful B cells in lupus
Our body's immune system is quick to spring into action when it spots a foreign object that shouldn't be there. Sometimes the same defense mechanism can get confused and end up attacking the very cells it's meant to protect, ...
Phys.org / New synthesis strategy for (–)-gukulenin A reveals the chemistry behind its anticancer effects
A team of researchers from Yale University, U.S., successfully achieved the first stereoselective synthesis of the complex natural product (–)-gukulenin A (7), which exhibits notable cytotoxicity against ovarian cancer.
Phys.org / Speaking more than one language may help the brain stay younger
Speaking more than one language can slow down the brain's aging and lower risks linked to accelerated aging.
Phys.org / New enzyme network with competing peptides can make decisions based on external environment
The ability to respond to changing surroundings was once considered exclusive to complex living organisms. Then came computers, specially designed for stimulus–response tasks, which can take in signals from their environment ...
Phys.org / One-pot method synthesizes blue light-responsive aryne precursors from carboxylic acids
Arynes are highly reactive organic intermediates featuring a triple bond within an aromatic ring. Their strong reactivity enables them to form bonds with a wide range of functional groups, making them valuable tools for the ...
Phys.org / Iron core-shell catalyst boosts hydrogen economy of direct syngas to olefin conversion
Scientists have developed a new iron-based catalyst that improves the typically low hydrogen atom economy (HAE) in the direct synthesis of olefins—small hydrocarbon molecules. It converts the water produced as a by-product ...
Phys.org / Stone Age Pacific fishing practices revealed through chemical fingerprints hidden in collagen
A new collagen fingerprinting tool can help scientists identify species from archaeological bone fragments. Pacific islanders of the late Stone Age, also known as the Neolithic period, were master fishers. Archaeological ...
Phys.org / Improved iron catalysts achieve near-zero CO₂ emissions in liquid fuel synthesis from syngas
Scientists cut down over 99% of the CO2 production during the conversion of crude oil products into fuels.
Medical Xpress / Clinical trial presents promising DNA-encoded therapy for long-lasting protection against COVID-19
A new way to deliver protective antibodies against COVID-19 was tested in a Phase I clinical trial. Instead of injecting pre-made antibodies into patients, this approach encouraged the body to produce its own antibodies to ...
Medical Xpress / Rapid tooth loss linked to higher risk of death in older people
In older adults, tooth loss may be linked to serious health risks. A team of Chinese researchers analyzed data from 8,073 older participants and found that people who lost their teeth more quickly had a higher risk of dying, ...
Phys.org / New molecular strategy achieves complete synthesis of anti-MRSA natural product
Spiroaspertrione A is a complex polycyclic compound naturally produced by the fungus Aspergillus sp. TJ23. First isolated in 2017, it quickly drew scientific attention for its promising ability to combat drug-resistant bacteria ...
Medical Xpress / Gene deficiency that causes obesity also protects from heart disease, finds new study
Deficiency of the gene melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is linked with obesity among adults. A recent study has found that the same deficiency also leads to surprising outcomes such as reduced risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol, ...
Medical Xpress / Social media usage linked to lower cognitive performance in preteens
Increasing social media usage among children has been linked to a decline in cognitive performance. A JAMA study involving 6,554 adolescents aged 9–13 found that those who spent more time on social media scored lower in oral ...
Phys.org / Compact laser-plasma accelerator can generate muons on demand for imaging
Muon beams can now be created in a device that is the length of a ruler.
