A symbiotic relationship with fungi gives lac insects their crimson hue, finds IISc study
Dried Lac Dye and clothes being dyed using Lac dye

The study from IISc found a previously unidentified yeast-like symbiont inside the lac insect Kerria lacca, which gives the insect its distinctive red colour and, may also provide other nutrients in return for shelter.

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Smart City applications hackathon by EU in Bengaluru on Feb 16

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Photo : Dennis C J / Research Matters. Left to right : Sachin Gaur (project EU-India Co-operation), Stefan Ipach (RBCCPS), Thierry Monteil & Samir Medjiah (University of Toulouse)

The European Union delegation is organizing a hackathon for smart city applications at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), here from today.

The hackathon aims to encourage designing new applications that a smart city could offer its citizens, its elected officials or its technical and administrative services.

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