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In the dense tropical rainforests of Central America, an eerie silence has replaced what once was a loud croaking of frogs. A deadly fungal disease called chytridiomycosis, caused by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), a skin-invading chytrid fungus, has been responsible for […]
The Fungus Among Us: How Chytridiomycosis Is Wiping Out Amphibians Read More »
This article is being penned primarily with the intent to create awareness about the Purple Frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis), one of India’s most extraordinary and endangered amphibians. Secondly, the inspiration to do so was from a heartfelt article written by Sandeep
India’s Living Fossil: The Purple Frog Read More »
I am a frequent visitor to the Jim Corbett National Park, India’s oldest and most iconic wildlife reserves. Famous for its Bengal tigers and rich biodiversity, the park also faces an increasing threat from forest fires each year. With rising
Protecting Jim Corbett National Park from Flames Read More »
Apples with shiny, waxy coatings and plastic-wrapped cucumbers represent the old ways to preserve the post-harvest quality of food. Currently, a new generation of edible smart coatings have entered the market that emphasise use of natural biopolymers and plant-based bioactive
Smart Skins for Fruits: New Biopolymer Coatings Increase Food Shelf-Life Read More »
Wheat has been a part of human civilization for thousands of years. It seems like it just grew and evolved alongside humans, swinging along like a best friend. One wonders that from ancient Egyptian bread to modern-day durum wheat pasta,
The Future of Wheat Biotechnology: Genome Sequencing and Gene Editing Read More »
