Forever chemicals are everywhere. These burnt wood chips could help change that

Forever chemicals are everywhere. These burnt wood chips could help change that

Forever chemicals are everywhere, from cookware to cosmetics to clothes to carpets. For decades, they’ve been building up in the environment and our water – and in our bodies.  Now Canadian researchers say they have developed a practical way to remove the toxic compounds from our drinking water.  “There’s no natural way for this thing … Read more

IIT Roorkee researchers identify small molecule that can potentially fight against antibiotic-resistant pathogens

IIT Roorkee researchers identify small molecule that can potentially fight against antibiotic-resistant pathogens

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee researchers have discovered a molecule that may battle against drug-resistant infections. IIT Roorkee researchers have discovered a new molecule, IITR08367, with the potential to fight pathogens like Acinetobacter baumannii which is highly antibiotic-resistant. As per a press release issued by the IIT Roorkee, the molecule has been named IITR08367, … Read more