S. Pandit

Trophic microRNA: Precursor and mature microRNA ingestion downregulates the target transcripts and hampers larval development in Plutella xylostella

This study compares the effects of pre- and mature let-7 miRNA forms on Plutella xylostella, showing both downregulate target transcripts and impair larval development.

Role of the osaA gene in Aspergillus fumigatus development, secondary metabolism and virulence.

This study investigates the role of the osaA gene in Aspergillus fumigatus, showing its impact on growth, conidiation, cell wall integrity, secondary metabolism, and virulence.

Eggplant's chlorogenic acid provides resistance against the tropical armyworm

This study identifies chlorogenic acid (CGA) in eggplant as a larvicidal compound effective against the tropical armyworm, with potential as a safe biopesticide.

Sniffer beetles: Odor imaging reveals congeneric herbivores identify their congeneric hostplants based on differential olfactory perceptions

The paper investigates how congeneric herbivorous beetles distinguish between closely related hostplants using odor blends, revealing differential olfactory perceptions and the importance of the volatile matrix.

Maximization of Energy Recovery from Starch Processing Wastewater by Thermophilic Dark Fermentation Coupled with Microbial fuel Cell Technology

This study maximizes energy recovery from starch wastewater using thermophilic dark fermentation combined with microbial fuel cells, achieving high hydrogen production and COD reduction.

Chemical ecology of Himalayan eggplant variety's antixenosis: Identification of geraniol as an oviposition deterrent against the eggplant shoot and fruit borer

The paper identifies geraniol as an oviposition deterrent in the Himalayan eggplant variety RL22 against the shoot and fruit borer, reducing the need for harmful pesticides.

Lack of authentic atrial fibrillation in commonly used murine atrial fibrillation models

This paper evaluates four commonly used murine models of atrial fibrillation and finds they do not exhibit authentic AF characteristics, such as micro-reentrant circuits or typical ECG features.

Sero-prevalence and risk factors of leptospirosis in commercial cattle herds of Rupandehi district, Nepal

Atomic Resolution Mechanism of Ligand Binding to a Solvent Inaccessible Cavity in T4 Lysozyme

This study uses molecular dynamics simulations to reveal the atomistic mechanism of benzene binding to a solvent-inaccessible cavity in L99A T4L, showing that subtle helix movements enable rapid ligand access without large conformational changes.