Publications by authors named "R K Nag"
Multicomponent self-assembly has been explored to create novel metamaterials from nanoparticles of different sizes and compositions, but the assembly of nanoparticles with complementary shapes remains rare. Recent binary assemblies were mediated by DNA base pairing or induced by solvent evaporation. Here, we introduce depletion-induced self-assembly (DISA) as a novel approach to constructing tunable binary lattices.
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- Researchers are tackling the challenge of creating functional materials that direct heat flow in specific ways to improve thermal management.
- They used a technique called spatiotemporally resolved thermoreflectance to study how heat moves in supercrystals made from anisotropic gold (Au) nanocrystals, finding that heat flows more easily along the long axis of these nanocrystals.
- By adjusting the shape of the nanocrystals, they demonstrated increased control over heat directionality, and they used simulations to understand this behavior, offering insights for future applications in thermal management technologies.
Cauliflower is an important winter crop grown in India, its curds are rich in nutritional profile, containing valuable minerals and vitamins. However, cauliflower harvesting is mainly accomplished by hands, which is time-consuming and requires a high labour force. On the other hand, most developed cauliflower harvesters are once over or single pass type, which harvests all plants irrespective of their maturity.
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- Dissociative disorders disrupt normal psychological function, particularly affecting how individuals process threat-related information, with attachment styles significantly influencing their mental health.
- The study involved 50 adolescents (25 with dissociative disorders and 25 healthy controls) testing their dissociative experiences and attachment styles using various assessment tools.
- Results highlighted that attachment styles, particularly discomfort with closeness, are linked to information-processing biases, suggesting avenues for better understanding and management of dissociative disorders in adolescents.
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- * CANVAS, a neurodegenerative disorder, is specifically associated with the expansion of the (AAGGG) repeat in the RFC1 gene, but its exact pathological mechanisms are not fully understood.
- * Recent findings suggest that GQ structures formed by these repeats may contribute to toxic protein-related mechanisms in CANVAS, as they affect RNA processing and interact with key RNA-binding proteins, ultimately guiding future therapeutic strategies.