Publications by authors named "B C Kundu"
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- The study explores how different diets affect weight and metabolism in genetically diverse mouse strains, highlighting that individual genetic makeups influence these responses.
- Mice were subjected to various humanized diets (American, Mediterranean, vegetarian, and vegan), revealing significant variations in body weight, triglyceride, and insulin levels based on both diet and genetic strain.
- Specifically, around 400 genes related to metabolism responded differently to diets in various strains, suggesting that while genetics strongly influences metabolism, dietary choices also play a crucial role, paving the way for research into personalized nutrition for humans.
Zinc oxide nanoparticles are known to possess anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties and find wide application in the preparation of topical ointments. Wound dressings in the form of hydrogels can replenish the wound microenvironment to aid the healing process in a multidimensional way. We have fabricated a composite hydrogel using 1-3 wt.
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- - Near-infrared (NIR) bioimaging is a cutting-edge technology in biomedical research, with two-photon absorption (TPA) fluorescent probes proving to be particularly effective due to their enhanced tissue penetration and reduced photodamage compared to one-photon absorption (OPA) probes.
- - The article discusses the fundamental principles and design strategies for TPA probes, showcasing various types—organic, inorganic, and COF/MOF-based—and their potential applications in imaging by including responsive probes to conditions like pH and hypoxia.
- - Future advancements in TPA fluorescent probes will focus on transitioning from cellular to in vivo studies for improved insights and creating "dual-function" probes that can both diagnose diseases and provide therapeutic treatment
Controlling excitons and their transport in two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenide heterostructures is central to advancing photonics and electronics on-chip integration. We investigate the controlled generation and manipulation of excitons and their complexes in monolayer MoSe-WSe lateral heterostructures (LHSs). Incorporating graphene as a back gate and edge contact in a field-effect transistor geometry, we achieve the precise electrical tuning of exciton complexes and their transfer across interfaces.
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- Drought poses significant challenges for ecosystems and socioeconomic conditions, highlighting the need for effective assessment and mitigation strategies.
- This study integrates the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) with machine learning techniques to evaluate drought characteristics in the Middle Ganga Plain, focusing on frequency, intensity, and magnitude of drought events.
- Results reveal that the south-western region of the Middle Ganga Plain is highly vulnerable to drought, with specific areas identified for targeted water resource management and improved preparedness strategies.