Researchers have devised an advanced programme for biomolecular computers that enables them to ‘think’ logically. Research students Tom Ran and Shai Kaplan, students of Ehud Shapiro at Weizmann Institute’s biological chemistry lab have found a way to make these devices ‘user friendly,’ even while performing complex computations and answering complicated queries. The team introduced the first autonomous programmable DNA computing device in 2001.

The Chandigargh administration on October 14 announced that it will introduce e-stamping of the documents in the union territory. “Chandigarh will soon adopt this practice under India Stamp Act and send the draft notification to the union ministry of home affairs,” a government spokesperson said. “This system will have round the clock availability, save cost and will be user-friendly. It is more transparent and assures privacy of the client information,” the spokesperson added.

Researchers have identified a gene variant linked to a severe form of anaemia which may improve our understanding of iron metabolism, says a new study. A new variant of the gene TMPRSS6 was identified by studying the genome of 4,800 healthy individuals from Australia and the Netherlands. “An iron imbalance can lead to a range of diseases - an overload can cause haemochromatosis which may cause liver failure; a deficiency may result in anaemia,” said Beben Benyamin, researchers at the Queensland ...

The National Council on Climate Change met here Tuesday to discuss the setting up of a network of institutions for mutual exchange of knowledge on climate change. The Prime Minister chaired the meeting meant to give shape to the National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC). Manmohan Singh underlined the importance of developing indigenous skills, knowledge and capacities in the science of climate change, a government spokesman said.