Introduction: A Nuclear Vision for Viksit Bharat@2047 As India marches toward its ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, energy security stands as a pivotal pillar in the vision of Viksit Bharat . Amid the global climate crisis and rising energy demands, nuclear power has re-emerged as a compelling solution. India’s commitment to achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 is both visionary and necessary—but achieving this requires a strategic shift in policy, participation, and international cooperation. While India’s nuclear energy sector has traditionally been a tightly controlled domain under government monopoly—primarily led by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) —it is now imperative to welcome private sector investments and foreign partnerships. A reformed nuclear ecosystem can unlock the full potential of atomic energy as a clean, reliable, and scalable contributor to India’s net-zero aspiration...
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024: Discovery of MicroRNA and Gene Regulation Introduction The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024 has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA (miRNA) and its crucial role in post-transcriptional gene regulation . This discovery has revolutionized our understanding of gene expression, cellular development, and disease mechanisms. We will delve into gene regulation , the function of microRNA , its implications in disease diagnostics, oncogenesis, and immune response , and the broader significance of this remarkable discovery. What is Gene Regulation? Gene regulation is the process by which cells control the timing, location, and amount of gene expression . This mechanism ensures that different cells (muscle cells, nerve cells, etc.) express unique sets of proteins , allowing them to perform specialized functions. Key Aspects of Gene Regulation: The human genome contains about 20,000 genes , bu...