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Out of the box
Technology is helping researchers deal with microplastics.
Degrading microplastics with bacterial cocktails
Scientists are formulating bacterial consortia, searching for new sources of enzymes and engineering bacteria and protein to degrade plastic.
Closer to a cure
The potential of cell and gene therapeutics to provide lasting solutions to incurable diseases is attracting a growing number of Indian scientists.
The bee-tech biz is abuzz
A swarm of young beekeepers are developing affordable technology to maximise hive production, modernise a traditional livelihood, and advance conservation.
The risk of recombination
Recombination mutation is on the rise in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In the future, will the virus be leaner — or plain meaner?
