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Sunday, January 10, 2010
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Scientists develop technique of "molecular painting"
Biologists have developed a technique that adds a new twist on the relationship between biology & art. The researchers describe how they were able to coat or paint viruses with proteins.
This breakthrough brings boost to the efficiency of gene therapy, help track & treat viral disease & evolution, improve the efficiency of vaccines. Specifically, new methods should make it easier to track & treat infectious diseases- HIV, influenza & hepatitis C.
In the article, Dr Salmons explains how they mixed purified proteins with lipid membranes to make it possible to bind these proteins to the outer “skin” of viruses. Even with the new paint job, the viruses remained infectious. While the expt. involved one type of protein & two types of viral vectors, the technique could be used to apply “paint” made up of other proteins, dyes, & unique markers.
BY KAMYA.S & POOJARAJ
Biologists have developed a technique that adds a new twist on the relationship between biology & art. The researchers describe how they were able to coat or paint viruses with proteins.
This breakthrough brings boost to the efficiency of gene therapy, help track & treat viral disease & evolution, improve the efficiency of vaccines. Specifically, new methods should make it easier to track & treat infectious diseases- HIV, influenza & hepatitis C.
In the article, Dr Salmons explains how they mixed purified proteins with lipid membranes to make it possible to bind these proteins to the outer “skin” of viruses. Even with the new paint job, the viruses remained infectious. While the expt. involved one type of protein & two types of viral vectors, the technique could be used to apply “paint” made up of other proteins, dyes, & unique markers.
BY KAMYA.S & POOJARAJ
TOP 10 BIOTECH COMPANIES as on 29/03/2009
Rank
Company
1. Serum Institute of India
2. Biocon
3. Panacea Biotech
4. Monsanto Biotech
5. Rasi Seeds
6. Venkateshwara Hatcheries
7. Novo Nordisk
8. Tulip
9. Indian Immunologicals
10. TransAsia Biomedics
Company
1. Serum Institute of India
2. Biocon
3. Panacea Biotech
4. Monsanto Biotech
5. Rasi Seeds
6. Venkateshwara Hatcheries
7. Novo Nordisk
8. Tulip
9. Indian Immunologicals
10. TransAsia Biomedics
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
The research & developments in molecular biology, genetic engineering & in emerging technologies have made the field of Biotechnology an important tool for the socio- economic development. Biotechnology, an interdisciplinary area, derives benefits from the advancements made in the fields of Biology, Chemical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Instrumentation Technology and Material Sciences. Large scale application of Biotechnology in the areas of agriculture, environment, health care, animal science and industry is expected to increase, attract foreign investment and provide job opportunities in India and abroad in coming years.
Considering the importance of Biotechnology in the socio-economic development, & availability of expertise and well established infrastructure in related engineering disciplines namely, Chemical Engineering (established in 1974 and also having Master degree and PhD programs), Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering (established in 1979) & Computer Science & Engineering (established in 1986), required for creating center of excellence in the field of Biotechnology, SIT at Tumkur, started BE course in Biotechnology in the academic year 2006-2007 with an intake of 30 students. SIT is one of the few Institutes in India having well established related engineering departments & expertise to support Biotechnology. With the support of above departments, department of Biotechnology is set to provide excellent facilities for human resource development, & research and development in the field of Biotechnology including in the newer areas such as biomems, bioelectronics, biosensors, biomaterials & nano- biotechnology.
In order to encourage close interaction, share experience and augment resources, department of Chemical Engineering & department of Biotechnology are housed in a modern spacious building. Biotechnology department is spread over 20,000 square feet of built in area for classrooms, laboratories for course and research work, departmental library,& computer room and seminar hall.
Considering the importance of Biotechnology in the socio-economic development, & availability of expertise and well established infrastructure in related engineering disciplines namely, Chemical Engineering (established in 1974 and also having Master degree and PhD programs), Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering (established in 1979) & Computer Science & Engineering (established in 1986), required for creating center of excellence in the field of Biotechnology, SIT at Tumkur, started BE course in Biotechnology in the academic year 2006-2007 with an intake of 30 students. SIT is one of the few Institutes in India having well established related engineering departments & expertise to support Biotechnology. With the support of above departments, department of Biotechnology is set to provide excellent facilities for human resource development, & research and development in the field of Biotechnology including in the newer areas such as biomems, bioelectronics, biosensors, biomaterials & nano- biotechnology.
In order to encourage close interaction, share experience and augment resources, department of Chemical Engineering & department of Biotechnology are housed in a modern spacious building. Biotechnology department is spread over 20,000 square feet of built in area for classrooms, laboratories for course and research work, departmental library,& computer room and seminar hall.
mission
To provide competent, self-reliant trained manpower required to meet the challenges in research and development, and large scale application of Biotechnology in the areas of agriculture, environment, health care and industry for socio – economic development
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