Tag: NCL
New bioactive dental filling material promises to be teeth-friendly
Scientists synthesized nano-bioactive materials with the same base composition as that for commercially available biomaterial called Bioglass 45S5 but by substituting calcium with strontium and controlling the particle size at the nano-scale...………...
Albumin better indicator of diabetes: NCL study
The National Chemical Laboratory scientists have shown that how albumin levels in blood influence glycation of hemoglobin. Their study has provided a mechanical insight into how albumin levels influence glycated hemoglobin...................
Indian scientists find out how neem cells produce useful chemicals
A group of scientists from National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, and CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi have found that MVA pathway contributes to biosynthesis of limonoids in neem...………….
Improved catalyst can speed up conversion of industrial biomass into biofuel
The scientific team at National Chemical Laboratory has developed a new version of zeolite catalyst – HPW/Meso-HZ-5 - which can speed up the process of conversion of biomass into biofuel......………..
Mathematics helps scientists to make cancer treatment more effective
Researchers tested two treatment protocols based on various interactions: one using only radiation and medication while the second included immunotherapy...………….
Bacteria from rotten pomegranade can be used for producing cellulose
The team of scientists from National Chemical Laboratory isolated a bacterium called K. rhaeticusPG2 from rotten pomegranate which showed promising results...…………..
Dr Satya Dash joins the Board of Venture Center
Having recently taken up the role of Director of Impact Lab at New Delhi based PATH India, Dr Satya Dash has now also joined the Board of Venture Center, Pune..............
NCL scientists identify probiotic yeast strain that boosts mineral bioavailability
The scientists at Pune based National Chemical Laboratory, have identified a yeast strain that can improve absorption of phosphorus and make other vital minerals bioavailable.............
Hot springs harbour microbial diversity, finds NCL study
A team of scientists from National Collection of Industrial Microorganisms (NCIM) at National Chemical Laboratory, Pune have isolated untapped bacterial cultures from Unkeshwar hot springs on the bank of river Penganga in Maharashtra..................
Bacteria can breakdown biodiesel waste into useful products
Scientists have identified two bacterial strains which can use crude glycerol as carbon as well as energy source for production of commercially valuable compounds................