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What is ciTRAN?

September 27, 2023

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Bhopal have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of HIV-1 research. They have identified a Circular RNA virus, named ciTRAN, the role of which has long remained ..

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Megamonodontium mccluskyi: Australia’s Prehistoric Giant Spider

September 26, 2023

In a fascinating discovery, scientists have identified and named a remarkable “giant” fossil spider species that once roamed the ancient landscapes of what is now modern-day Australia. This incredible find sheds light on the unique arachnid history of the region ..

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World’s Oldest Wooden Structure

September 25, 2023

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery near the border of Zambia and Tanzania, unearthing what is believed to be the world’s oldest known wooden structure. This ancient wooden creation, found along a riverbank in Zambia, offers fascinating insights into the ..

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Rediscovery of Ilex sapiiformis

September 25, 2023

In a remarkable discovery, scientists have rediscovered a species of small holly tree in Brazil that had not been seen for nearly two centuries. The tree, known as ‘Ilex sapiiformis’ or the Pernambuco holly, was feared to be extinct until ..

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New Marine Tardigrade Species in Indian Waters

September 22, 2023

Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have unveiled an exciting discovery—a new species of marine tardigrade. Named Batillipes kalami, this minuscule creature was found off the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, India, and has been christened ..

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ZSI Scientists Discover Pterygotrigla intermedica

September 22, 2023

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of deep-water marine fish in Digha Mohana, West Bengal. Named Pterygotrigla intermedica, it shares similarities with species like Pterygotrigla hemisticta. This discovery marks the fourth species of ..

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