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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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On-chip light sheet illumination for nanoparticle tracking in microfluidic channels

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2229-2240
DOI: 10.1039/D3AY02290K, Communication
Théo Travers, Gaétan Delhaye, Martinus H. V. Werts, Denis Gindre, Matthieu Loumaigne
A simple and inexpensive method is presented to efficiently integrate light sheet illumination in a microfluidic chip for dark-field microscopic tracking and sizing of nanoparticles.
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A novel electrophoretic assisted hydrophobic microdevice for enhancing blood cell sorting: design and numerical simulation

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2368-2377
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00196F, Paper
Xinkun Chen, Xueye Chen
Microfluidic technology has great advantages in the precise manipulation of micro–nano particles, and the hybrid microfluidic separation technology has attracted much attention due to the advantages of both active and passive separation technology at the same time.
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Detection of Free DNA Based on Metal-Enhanced Fluorescence Triggered by CRISPR-Cas12a and Colorimetric Analysis

Anal. Methods, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00149D, Paper
Ming-Qiu Zheng, Yuyao Li, Liling Zhang, Cheng-Yu Li, Menghan Liu, Hongwu Tang
The CRISPR-Cas system has been found to be extremely sensitive and there is an urgent demand to extend its potential in bioassay. Herein, we developed a novel nanobiosensor to detect...
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Novel advanced materials and magnetic solid phase extraction as approaches in sample preparation to enhance the analysis of ochratoxin A in peanuts

Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00246F, Paper
Bingchen Wang, Yifan Wang, Xiuyuan Zhang, Kuo He
In order to improve the detection efficiency of ochratoxin, a superparamagnetic nano-material was synthesized for solid phase extraction of ochratoxin.
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Three-dimensional hotspot structures constructed from nanoporous gold with a V-cavity and gold nanoparticles for surface-enhanced Raman scattering

Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00348A, Paper
Yang Xu, Yan Wu, Jianjun Wei, Yuanyu Zhao, Peili Xue
A nanoporous gold V-shaped resonant cavity (NPGVRC) structure constructed with plasmonic resonance coupling effect. The NPGVRC has excellent SERS performance and 3D hotspot properties.
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BSNL customer service changing for the better




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​Changes at the top: On the Tamil Nadu cabinet reshuffle 

Ministers must infuse confidence in the people they serve 




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Battle of wits: On the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections 

The Maharashtra and Jharkhand polls will witness intense political battles




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​Tough task: On the battle lines in the Jharkhand Assembly election

Coalitional incoherence could stymie the INDIA bloc’s effort to retain power in Jharkhand




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Ananya-Suhana Party Together

Ananya Panday celebrated her birthday with family and the media, but she really wasn't done yet.




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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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Modulating polybasic character of galactose-based glycosylated antitumor ether lipids for enhanced cytotoxic response

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00662C, Research Article
Rajat Arora, Ayan Mukherjee, Gilbert Arthur, Mark W. Nachtigal, Frank Schweizer
We describe the multi-step synthesis of different dibasic and tribasic galactosamine-based glycosylated antitumor ether lipids (GAELs) and their cytotoxic response in comparison to doxorubicin and cisplatin.
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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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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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Enhancing the antimycobacterial efficacy of pyridine-4-carbohydrazide: linkage to additional antimicrobial agents via oxocarboxylic acids

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00663A, Research Article
Open Access
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Václav Pflégr, Klára Konečná, Jiřina Stolaříková, Jan Ősterreicher, Ondřej Janďourek, Martin Krátký
Linking pyridine-4-carbohydrazide to other antimicrobial agents via oxocarboxylic acids significantly enhances efficacy against mycobacteria with promising selectivity and safety profiles.
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Light enhanced cytotoxicity and antitumoral effect of a ruthenium-based photosensitizer inspired from natural alkaloids

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00600C, Research Article
Open Access
Gennaro Sanità, Maria Laura Alfieri, Barbara Carrese, Serena Damian, Vincenza Mele, Gaetano Calì, Brigida Silvestri, Sebastiano Marra, Susan Mohammadi, Giuseppina Luciani, Paola Manini, Annalisa Lamberti
Biological assays carried out on melanoma and breast cancer cells highlighted the role of light in boosting the cytotoxic effect of a ruthenium complex featuring a dihydroisoquinoline ligand suggesting applications in photodynamic therapy.
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Changes in train services notified due to demolition of old bridge near Tiruchi junction




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Udhayanidhi lays foundation stone for infrastructure development projects in Thanjavur district

Buildings at the Government Arts and Science College, Thirukkattupalli, construction of compound wall and an indoor stadium at the Government Rajah Serfoji College, Thanjavur, are among the projects




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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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Advanced baggage handling system introduced in Tiruchi airport




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Site identified for small-scale handloom park in Karur




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AIADMK ready to join hands with like-minded parties to defeat DMK: Palaniswami




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587: Why Ethan Marcotte Thinks Tech Workers Deserve a Union

Ethan Marcotte is here to talk about his new book, You Deserve a Tech Union, and discusses topics such as why we need unions in tech, who gets to be in the union, how unions can help deal with the AI question, union busting, and some arguments against unions.




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Can Chennai change its energy consumption patterns?

In creating energy-efficient cities, India will do well to model its development on its own age-old techniques, says Durganand Balsavar




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Change and culture

We can’t just adopt renewable energy models imported from Europe. Any change has to address Chennai’s unique cultural and economic baggage




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How ‘priority sector’ status can rev up Jan Dhan banking

How regulation can nudge private banks to promote financial inclusion




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Carbon credits to boost incomes of Jharkhand village farmers 

The Birsa Harit Gram project serves as a potential model for agro-forestry, which is gaining ground because the buyers of carbon credits prefer — pay a premium — for credits based on Nature Based Solution, as opposed to offsetting projects like renewable energy or projects like carbon capture.




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Galathea Bay: New major port can be game changer

Transshipment port at Galathea Bay is strategically located on the East-West international trade and shipping route




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Why power from Sri Lanka is a better option than offshore wind

Wind industry sources estimate island nation has 65 GW onshore potential




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HC refuses to entertain plea to enhance funds allocated to MCD councillors

The Hight Court expressed surprise that members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) councillors were approaching courts with their grievances and asked them to raise the issue in the House or before the public




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Police rule out communal angle in clash near Jahangirpuri temple




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Cannot change rules of the game once recruitment to public services commences: SC

The Constitution Bench says laws, rules and procedure governing recruitments to public services must be governed by the overarching principles of fundamental rights of equality and non-discrimination




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Demonising Constitutional institutions pastime for some: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Addressing an event of an educational institution in New Delhi, the Vice-President said it is time to "bid adieu to this"




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Handbook 101: A New Generation of Amateur Radio




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Being the catalyst for change

How the Srinivasan Services Trust partnered with thousands of villagers to transform their living conditions




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M.S. Swaminathan, the scientist who sliced potatoes

Not once did the ‘Rice Man of India’ keep his publisher waiting




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T.N. CM Stalin announces naming of Thanjavur Agricultural College after late scientist M.S. Swaminathan

In an announcement made in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, the CM, praising the renowned agricultural scientist’s contributions, also said a student award would be instituted under his name




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More than half of students in agricultural universities are girls: Union Minister

Shobha Karandlaje inaugurates ‘Women Agricultural Entrepreneurship Sector Conference 2024’




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From beauty parlours to farming, prisoners in India’s jails are channeling their time into creative new outlets

Some trivia from prisons across the country




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Centre aims seven-fold jump in wheat procurement from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar this year

“Even as the ban on outbound shipments of wheat continues, “it will be a dream for us to export now”, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said.




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Innovations in traditional methods revolutionising farming in Rajasthan’s parched Shekhawati

The decline in the groundwater level is a major issue for agriculturists in all four districts of Shekhawati — Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu, and Neem Ka Thana




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More aquatic animals were farmed than fished in 2022, for the first time ever

The total amount of aquatic animals captured in the wild fell to 91 million tonnes and the global production rose to 94.4 million in 2022, the FAO said




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‘Dairy dilemma’ engulfs women farmers in CM Chandrababu Naidu’s constituency Kuppam with sudden fall in milk price

Recently, the dairy industry has experienced a decrease of ₹5 per liter in the milk price, causing concern among the predominantly women farmers involved in the sector. 




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In Assam, banks suffer from ‘militancy hangover’: experts

The absence of bank linkage is affecting optimum production by 25 lakh small and marginal farmers in the State, they said




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Shivraj Chouhan asks scientists to visit fields, help farmers to use technology

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said that if the country does not pay attention to the livestock and fisheries sectors then the sectors may fall down




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Shivraj Chouhan blames Congress again for problems in agricultural sector; Opposition walks out in Rajya Sabha

Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asks Mr. Chouhan to look at pending issues of farmers




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Watch: What is Makhana and why is it in high demand?

The people who harvest the seeds of the high-protein crop say the government offers them little support, and they now want a minimum support price to ensure that the crop is sustainable for cultivation




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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




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Climate change impact harsher on poorer farmers in India: FAO report

FAO recommends enhanced social security net for all, Niti Aayog member says India doing its best to deal with climate change.