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‘Joint research, collaborative degrees’: AIIMS, IIT Delhi, UCL ink agreement for MedTech Innovatio – ET HealthWorld

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‘Joint research, collaborative degrees’: AIIMS, IIT Delhi, UCL ink agreement for MedTech Innovatio – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: AIIMS New Delhi, IIT Delhi, and University College London (UCL) on Friday signed a trilateral agreement to advance medical technology through joint research, collaborative degrees, staff exchanges, and global industry partnerships. The initiative aims to develop affordable healthcare innovations to address pressing global health challenges. “For the first time, the three institutions will … Read more

45 Indian educational institutions find place in QS global rankings

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45 Indian educational institutions find place in QS global rankings

A view of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT). | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Forty-five educational institutions from India have found place in the annual international university rankings done by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). In the 20th anniversary edition of the rankings for 2024, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay emerged as the best Indian … Read more

IIT Delhi study reveals mechanisms driving SARS-CoV-2 evolution in humans

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IIT Delhi study reveals mechanisms driving SARS-CoV-2 evolution in humans

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi have revealed the mechanisms driving the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in humans which can help in better understanding of COVID-19’s pathogenesis, immune evasion and emergence of variants of concern. According to the seven-member research team, CpG (a cytosine followed by a guanine) numbers in virus genomes have … Read more

IIT-Delhi startup launches ‘world’s smallest’ wearable air purifier

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IIT-Delhi startup launches ‘world’s smallest’ wearable air purifier

According to the start-up, Nanoclean Global, Naso95 is an N95-grade nasal filter. It sticks to the user’s nasal orifice and prevents bacteria, viral infection and pollen and air pollution. An IIT Delhi start-up has launched the “world’s smallest” wearable air purifier, claiming it is as effective as an N95 face mask. According to the start-up, … Read more

India’s first medical cobotics centre to be developed at IIIT-Delhi – ET HealthWorld

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India’s first medical cobotics centre to be developed at IIIT-Delhi – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: The technology innovation hubs of IIT Delhi (iHub foundation) and IIIT Delhi (iHub Anubhuti) will collaborate to develop India’s first Medical Cobotics Centre (MCC) at IIIT-Delhi. The hubs, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), will develop training programs in consultation with leading doctors and healthcare experts. The planned Medical Cobotics … Read more

‘Delhi Corona App’ updated to serve in current crisis – ET HealthWorld

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‘Delhi Corona App’ updated to serve in current crisis – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: The Delhi government has updated its Corona app, which was launched in early 2020, to help track availability of hospital beds and ventilators for Covid-19 patients, and schedule vaccine doses, among others. Developed by the state Information Technology Department and IIT-Delhi to contain a self-assessment tool, guidelines and all important helplines to ensure … Read more

IITians crack mock test, cook up meatless eggs

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IITians crack mock test, cook up meatless eggs

(This story originally appeared in on Dec 24, 2020) New Delhi: Eggs made with mung beans, chicken and fish created in a laboratory from cereals, pulses and vegetables – IIT Delhi has created India’s own version of mock meat. The research, which began in February last year, has culminated in the team from the institute’s … Read more