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The Torch is an online community magazine that disseminates a short or paragraph-length article in the areas of science, technology, medicine, and related business, social and environmental behaviour.
Thuricin-17: A promising biostimulant in the agricultural sector
By Souvik BanerjeeThis article emphasises on the applications of thuricin-17 for plant growth promotion and resistance to abiotic stresses. [Read full article]
Blocking SARS-CoV-2 and host cell interactions using peptide-based drugs
By Phibarisha ChyneThis article highlights the advances in drug design for SARS-CoV-2. Proteins, peptides and other small molecule inhibitors can be used to block the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and the host cells. [Read full article]
Advantages of nanovesicles over conventional topical drug delivery to treat acne
By Ashvi Sanjay JainThe article provides insights on nano-based formulations for topical drug delivery, to treat acne, which proves to be the potential first-line treatment over the conventional topical drug delivery routes. [Read full article]
The use and role of silk proteins in the development of biomaterials
By Dibita MandalThe silk extracted from silkworms has a promising role in the development of biocompatible biomaterials. They also have a wide range of biomedical applications. [Read full article]