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Those supporting terrorism will meet fate of Afzal Guru: Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister said, “Even generations after Rahul (Gandhi) would not be able to restore it (Article 370). Elections are being held here for the first time without Article 370 and a separate flag”



  • Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

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‘Dynamite’ Daniel Dubois smashes his way into the heavyweight world title scene

After destroying fan favourite Anthony Joshua’s redemption arc with a brutal hammering, the IBF champion’s future looks bright. He could await the winner of the Usyk-Fury fight, where the WBA, WBO and WBC belts are on the line, for an opportunity to become the undisputed champion




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ISKCON organises 'chariot parade' in Houston; draws criticism

Puri Govardhan Peeth spokesperson said the event was a "conspiracy against our religion"




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Israel FM Smotrich seeks annexation of West Bank during Trump presidency

The remarks came as Saudi Arabia held an extraordinary summit of Arab and Islamic leaders in Riyadh.




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Drones to be deployed to check sand smuggling

The unmanned aerial vehicles will be used to check illegal sand mining, smuggling, stock-keeping, and selling sand on the black market, says Police Commissioner




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Chief Minister wants to create one entrepreneur in every family in A.P., says MSME Minister

The government plans to set up incubation centres and is formulating a virtual workplace policy with incentives for people who set up workplaces, says Kondapalli Srinivas




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Tourism Minister releases book on Andhra Pradesh at Rajamahendravaram




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Nellore Collector urges SIDBI to boost local MSMEs

The SIDBI shall provide financial assistance to all MSMEs under its various schemes, identify better marketing strategies and increase their opportunities, says O. Anand




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The application of a self-designed microfluidic lung chip in the assessment of different inhalable aerosols

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2111-2119
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00017J, Paper
Zezhi Li, Xiang Li, Boyang Feng, Junwei Zhao, Kejian Liu, Fuwei Xie, Jianping Xie
Microfluidic-based assessment platforms have recently attracted considerable attention and have been widely used for evaluating in vitro toxic effects.
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A portable fluorescence detection device based on a smartphone employing carbon nanodots for Mn2+ sensing

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2101-2110
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00027G, Paper
Pijika Mool-am-kha, Samuch Phetduang, Kessarin Ngamdee, Chayada Surawanitkun, Xiang-Kui Ren, Wittaya Ngeontae
A low-cost, portable, and low-energy consumption fluorescence reader-based smartphone device employing carbon nanodots for detection of Mn2+.
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Sodium alginate hydrogelation mediated paper-based POCT sensor for visual distance reading and smartphone-assisted colorimetric dual-signal determination of L-lactate

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2077-2084
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00041B, Paper
Wenjuan Wang, Danrong Chen, Yujiao Cai, Zijing Liu, Hongfen Yang, Hongbin Xie, Jinquan Liu, Shengyuan Yang
Here, we show a paper-based POCT sensor based on lactate dehydrogenase-mediated alginate gelation combined with visual distance reading and smartphone-assisted colorimetric dual-signal analysis to determine the concentration of L-lactate in yogurt samples.
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Aptamer aided plasmonic nano-urchin for reporter free surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy analysis of cortisol

Anal. Methods, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00401A, Paper
Chengyu Li, Jing Hu, Nan Hu, Jianjun Zhao, Qianwen Li, Yanhui Han, Yanxiong Liu, Xufang Hu, Liyan Zheng, Qiu-E Cao
Cortisol is a vital glucocorticoid hormone reflecting stress levels and related disease processes. We present an aptamer functionalized plasmonic nano-urchin (α-FeOOH@Au-aptamer) aided cortisol capturing and Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) analysis...
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Luminescent and time-resolved determination of gemifloxacin mesylate in pharmaceutical formulations and spiked blood plasma samples using a lanthanide complex as a probe

Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00236A, Paper
Gasser M. Khairy, Rania M. Goda, Zeinab M. Anwar, Mohamed M. Aboelnga, Axel Duerkop
A new luminescent europium probe for the determination of the antibiotic gemifloxacin is presented. Time-resolved luminescence enables its quantitation in pharmaceutical formulations and blood samples.
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LAMP-based hydrogen ion selective electrochemical sensor for highly sensitive detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Anal. Methods, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00341A, Paper
Huiqing Wang, Yang Li, Lin Tian, Xinyi Li, Qian Gao, Yaru Liu, Cuiping Ma, Qing Wang, Chao Shi
An urgent need for a concise and rapid detection method for Mycoplasma pneumoniae is required due to its severe impact on human’s health. To meet such a need, this study...
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Characterizing a visual lateral flow device for rapid SARS-CoV-2 virus protein detection: pre-clinical and system assessment

Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3AY02075D, Paper
Natpapas Wiriyachaiporn, Jetnapang Kongrueng, Kannika Sukkuea, Rattana Tanrattanawong, Jarunee Vanichtanankul, Thanaya Saeyang, Tararat Jantra, Deanpen Japrung, Weerakanya Maneeprakorn, Suwussa Bamrungsap, Pareena Janchompoo, Ekawat Pasomsub
Analytical and pre-clinical evaluation of a visual screening lateral flow device for SARS-CoV-2 virus protein detection and its system characterization.
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A complementary method with PFBBr-derivatization based on a GC-EI-MS platform for the simultaneous quantitation of short-, medium- and long-chain fatty acids in murine plasma and feces samples

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2330-2339
DOI: 10.1039/D3AY02271D, Paper
Hong-Xu Zhou, Qing Jiang, Xin He, Xian Fu, Jun-Yan Liu
Fatty acids (FAs) are essential molecules in all organisms and are involved in various physiological and pathophysiological processes.
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Fe3+-induced luminescence quenching in carbon dots – mechanism unveiled

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2349-2358
DOI: 10.1039/D3AY02202A, Paper
Varsha Raveendran P.T., Anjali C., Renuka Neeroli Kizhakayil
Luminescence quenching in carbon dots with an increase in Fe3+ concentration and the quantitative variation in luminescence intensity with added ferric ions.
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Proximity hybridization based “turn-on” DNA tweezer for accurate and enzyme-free small extracellular vesicles analysis

Anal. Methods, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00487F, Paper
Jinlin Wu, Xi Mei, Xiaoqin Zhan, Fang Liu, Dongfang Liu
Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) are a type of extracellular vesicles that carry many types of molecular information. The identification of sEVs is essential for the non-invasive detection and treatment of...
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The not-so-smart use of mobiles




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Lead optimisation of OXS007417: in vivo PK profile and hERG liability modulation to optimise a small molecule differentiation agent for the potential treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3495-3506
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00275J, Research Article
Open Access
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Thomas J. Cogswell, Laia Josa-Culleré, David Zimmer, Sébastien R. G. Galan, Morgan Jay-Smith, Kate S. Harris, Carole J. R. Bataille, Thomas R. Jackson, Douzi Zhang, Stephen G. Davies, Paresh Vyas, Thomas A. Milne, Graham M. Wynne, Angela J. Russell
The optimisation of a class of AML differentiation agents is described to show improved potency, solubility and stability, reduced off target toxicity, and tumour regression in a murine model in vivo.
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A comprehensive apoptotic assessment of niloticin in cervical cancer cells: a tirucallane-type triterpenoid from Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) Parker

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3444-3459
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00318G, Research Article
Anuja Gracy Joseph, Mohanan Biji, Vishnu Priya Murali, Daisy R. Sherin, Alisha Valsan, Vimalkumar P. Sukumaran, Kokkuvayil Vasu Radhakrishnan, Kaustabh Kumar Maiti
Niloticin, a triterpenoid from Aphanamixis polystachya, induces apoptosis in HeLa cells which is primarily validated through in silico analysis and subsequently in vitro apoptotic evaluation by modulating the apoptotic proteins.
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SLL-1A-16 suppresses proliferation and induces autophagy in non-small-cell lung cancer cells via the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3460-3468
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00405A, Research Article
Xiaoqin Luo, Jin Wang, Ruichang Wang, Jiabing Lian, Mengnan Guo, Hongrui Zhou, Mengxue Zhang, Zhe Yang, Xiaolong Li, Xianran He, Xiuli Bi
Schematic of proposed mechanism for the treatment of the SLL-1A-16 inhibiting the proliferation in NSCLC.
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Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of a novel PSMA–PI3K small molecule drug conjugate

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3485-3494
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00246F, Research Article
Shouguo Peng, Haixia Li, Weilu Cui, Tianning Xiong, Jiaqi Hu, Haixiang Qi, Songwen Lin, Deyu Wu, Ming Ji, Heng Xu
A novel PSMA–PI3K small molecule drug conjugate has been prepared, highlighting its potential in targeted cancer therapy.
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Next-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors to overcome C797S mutation in non-small cell lung cancer (2019–2024)

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3371-3394
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00384E, Review Article
Debasis Das, Lingzhi Xie, Jian Hong
Prospects of novel fourth-generation EGFR-TKIs overcoming C797S-mediated resistance in non-small cell lung cancer.
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Sidechain structure–activity relationships of cyclobutane-based small molecule αvβ3 antagonists

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3616-3624
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00306C, Research Article
Open Access
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Adam Throup, Manar Saleh Zraikat, Andrew Gordon, Shohreh Jafarinejad Soumehsaraei, Kathrin D. Haase, Laurence H. Patterson, Patricia A. Cooper, Katherine Hanlon, Paul M. Loadman, Mark Sutherland, Steven D. Shnyder, Helen M. Sheldrake
Cyclobutanes provide a versatile scaffold for the synthesis of small molecule integrin antagonists with good metabolic stability and in vivo tolerability.
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Therapeutic upregulation of DNA repair pathways: strategies and small molecule activators

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00673A, Review Article
Juhyung Song, Cheoljun Park, Francis E. B. Cabanting, Yong Woong Jun
Potential therapeutic target proteins for upregulating DNA repair system are reviewed, along with reported small-molecule activators.
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Design, synthesis and mechanistic insights into triclosan derived dimers as potential anti-plasmodials

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00494A, Research Article
Shekhar, Shefali Chowdhary, Joel Mosnier, Isabelle Fonta, Bruno Pradines, Vipan Kumar
In pursuit of novel anti-plasmodial agents, a library of triclosan-based dimers both with and without a 1H-1,2,3 triazole core were designed, synthesized and evaluated in order to achieve a multitargeted approach.
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S-MGBs bearing amidine tail groups are potent, selective antiplasmodial agents

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00619D, Research Article
Open Access
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Marina Perieteanu, Tayner Rodriguez Garzon, Leah M. C. McGee, Abedawn I. Khalaf, Colin J. Suckling, Rebecca Beveridge, Vicky M. Avery, Fraser J. Scott
25 S-MGBs, including those bearing an amidine tail group, were investigated for their antiplasmodial, in vitro activity against 3D7 and Dd2 strains of P. falciparum. Several potent, and selective, hit compounds were identified.
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Novel quinoxaline-derived derivatives: design, synthesis, bioactive evaluation, SARs and preliminary antibacterial mechanism

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00670D, Research Article
Yuting Liu, Pengju Yang, Yunyun Zhou, Zhiwen Zhou
In the current study, we have designed and prepared a series of quinoxaline-based compounds, which were derived from o-phenylenediamine. Among which, compounds 5m-p displayed good to moderate antibacterial activity with...
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Discovery of N-substituted-2-oxoindolin benzoylhydrazines as c-MET/SMO modulators in EGFRi-resistant non-small cell lung cancer

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00553H, Research Article
Stefano Tomassi, Benito Natale, Michele Roggia, Luisa Amato, Caterina De Rosa, Carminia Maria Della Corte, Emma Baglini, Giorgio Amendola, Anna Messere, Salvatore Di Maro, Elisabetta Barresi, Federico Da Settimo, Maria Letizia Trincavelli, Fortunato Ciardiello, Sabrina Taliani, Floriana Morgillo, Sandro Cosconati
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, poses a formidable challenge due to its heterogeneity and the emergence of resistance to targeted therapies.
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Agro-tourism push needs industry-specific policies, say farmers




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Small-scale handloom park to come up at Sengunthapuram

Ministers R. Gandhi and S.S. Sivashankar inspect the 13,205 sq. ft. site belonging to the Tamil Nadu Cotton Corporation at Sengunthapuram




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Site identified for small-scale handloom park in Karur




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595: MedTalk Show, Plagiarism and Code Grifting, and How We’re Testing Code

Blood pressure, stress, and COVID highlight the MedTalk Show portion of this episode, a new "Did You Know" segment about dev tools in Chrome, 4 hour video on plagiarism and code grifters, typography, breaking out of CSS Grid, the oldest things Chris and Dave worked on, and what the testing process is like at Luro or CodePen.




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Design water-smart cities

We need an army of people who will ensure the protection of water bodies, and who will strive to create a water-literate community.




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Smart water solution

A bunch of Chennai students are making Paani Genie, a 90-litre water container that can be rolled along.




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Cold plunges, hot saunas, smoothies, and fasting

Fitness regimen on the go




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How radio waves can power smart cities 

Practically omnipresent, thanks to human activity, radio frequency is the new area of focus for energy harvesting technology



  • Science and Technology

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CEA plans 613 GW RE transmission capacity

Higher generation of renewable energy challenges grid stability




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Craft beer: Growth in small batches

A favourite with millennials and GenZ for their artisanal products, microbreweries are set to expand, backed by VCs 




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Delhi riots case: HC dismisses plea by Khalid Saifi against attempt to murder charge

Mr. Saifi submitted that once the offences under the Arms Act were dropped against him and neither any weapon was recovered nor the alleged gunshot was attributed to him, the charge of attempt to murder could not be framed




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Delhi HC dismisses plea by Khalid Saifi against attempt to murder charge




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Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’, layer of smog over city for ninth day post-Diwali

Delhi’s air quality reaches severe levels, blamed on stubble-burning, Diwali fireworks, and low wind speed




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Cashing out of a business, smartly

The book draws upon diverse experiences of entrepreneurs to highlight the need for an exit strategy




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Need for climate-smart agriculture in India

Climate-smart agriculture has the potential to assure food security, empower farmers, and protect our delicate ecosystems




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How can small-scale farmers benefit from trees on farms?

The adoption of agroforestry at scale in India by smallholders is currently stymied by ecological and socio-economic factors




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KAU, Asia’s largest cocoa germplasm repository, ready to release six more clones




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Mangrove restoration in T.N. makes a small but steady progress

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department and non-governmental organisations are working to restore mangroves at various sites of the Ennore-Pulicat wetlands. In the meantime, the National Centre for Coastal Research has identified land available for restoration in Cuddalore, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, and Thoothukudi




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ICAR team makes tool small enough to edit plant genomes

In a genome-editing landscape low on options for plants, the new tool has scientists enthused about its applications in agriculture




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Centre talks to States on new mechanism to gather crop data

The national conference discusses the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey to enhance agricultural statistics accuracy and transparency for policy formulation and planning