Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an insulin delivery system that relies on music as a trigger. The unusual technology is based on calcium ion channels that typically reside in the cell membrane. Such channels are sensitive to mechanical deformation and these researchers discovered that sound waves will activate the channels. When insulin-producing cells are genetically modified to express this channel, they will experience an influx in calcium ions when music is played close by, prompting them to release insulin.

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a new type of cancer therapy. The technology targets mucins, sugar-coated proteins that help cancer cells to metastasize and avoid the immune system. In particular, mucins enable cancer cells to survive free-floating as they travel through the blood during metastasis and can also trick immune cells into assuming that the cancer cell is not a threat. The new treatment involves combining an enzyme called mucinase with a cancer-specific nanobody that can bind to the cell surface, allowing the mucinase to destroy any mucins present.

Co-author:Pankaj Pandey (Senior Technical Architect / Director of Engineering, SCM Tech @ Tata 1mg)

Introduction

At Tata 1mg, our constant endeavor is to ensure seamless user access to our platforms, while simultaneously safeguarding user data against all forms of security threats and fraudulent activities.Organizations are currently grappling with the challenges posed by a variety of attacks that are directed toward disrupting their services or gaining unauthorized access to their systems.

Problem Statement

Building a Clearer Picture: Rethinking Log Messages and Log Pipeline for Superior Observability at 1mg

Co-Authors:

1. Pankaj Pandey (Senior Technical Architect / Director of Engineering, SCM Tech @ Tata 1mg)
2. Vimal Sharma (Technical Architect @ Tata 1mg)
3. Aman Garg (Associate Technical Architect @ Tata 1mg)

Introduction

LumaFlo, a medtech company based in Israel, has developed a decontamination technology that does not require UV light, something that can be dangerous for people nearby. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for safe and effective decontamination technologies for both public spaces and healthcare facilities. However, many such technologies rely on UV light to kill pathogens, but this can also have negative effects on those exposed.