Jyoti Bashyal

Jyoti Bashyal is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the University of New Mexico, USA. Her research focuses on understanding the structure-function relationships in glucose transporters (GLUTs) and their implications for diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and metabolic syndromes. By investigating how these proteins work at the molecular level, Jyoti aims to contribute to drug discovery efforts targeting these critical transporters. She is particularly interested in exploring how high-throughput protein expression and crystallization techniques can be applied to better understand carbohydrate-related proteins and their therapeutic potential. Blending her expertise in chemistry, biology, and computational tools, Jyoti is driven by a passion for solving complex scientific challenges. Outside the lab, she is a dedicated science communicator who loves making complex concepts approachable and engaging. Through writing and sharing her knowledge, she hopes to inspire curiosity and excitement about science. Jyoti’s goal is to connect groundbreaking discoveries with real-world impact, encouraging others to see the power and beauty of science in action.

Titanium (Ti) Element: Amazing Properties, Uses, Facts

April 28, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

ATitanium is a chemical element that belongs to Group 4 (IVb) of the periodic table and is represented as (Ti) in the periodic table.Titanium is the ninth-most prevalent element (0.63% by mass) and the seventh-most abundant metal in the Earth’s … Read more

Chromium (Cr) Element: Shiny Hardest Metal

May 15, 2023April 26, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Chromium is a chemical element with the atomic number 24 and it is represented by the symbol ‘Cr’ in the periodic table. It is the first element of the group 6. It is a steely-grey, lustrous, hard, and brittle transition … Read more

Scandium (Sc) Element: Properties, Uses, Toxic Effects

April 26, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Scandium is the chemical element that belongs to the group 3 of the periodic table. It is classified as the transition and rare earth metal which is represented by the symbol ‘Sc’ and has the atomic number 21 in the … Read more

Calcium (Ca) Element: Properties, Uses, Amazing Facts

April 25, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Calcium is a chemical element that belongs to Group 2 (IIa) of the periodic table and is represented as (Ca) in the periodic table. It is the fifth most plentiful element in the earth’s crust and the most abundant metallic … Read more

Vanadium (V) Element: Most Beautiful Metal

May 15, 2023April 25, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Vanadium is a chemical element that belongs to Group 5 (Vb) of the periodic table and is represented as ‘V’ in the periodic table. Found combined in various minerals, coal, and petroleum, vanadium is the 22nd most abundant element in … Read more

Argon (Ar) Element: Properties, Amazing Uses, Facts

May 15, 2023April 24, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Argon is a chemical element represented by symbol (Ar). Atomic number of argon is 18. It is in the group 18 of the periodic table and it’s a noble gas which comes after Chlorine in periodic table. The name of … Read more

Phosphorus (P): Devil’s Element Important Information

April 24, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Phosphorus is a chemical element with the atomic number 15 and the symbol P. Although phosphorus occurs in two primary forms, white phosphorus and red phosphorus, it is never found as a free element on Earth due to its extreme … Read more

Silicon (Si) Element: Significant Properties, Applications, Health Effects

May 15, 2023April 24, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Silicon (Si) is a non-metallic chemical element in the carbon family (Group 14 [IVa] of the periodic table). Silicon is the most prevalent electropositive element in the Earth’s crust. It is a metalloid that has a distinct metallic sheen and … Read more

Colligative Properties: 4 Important Types, Examples

April 29, 2023April 23, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

A colligative property is an important concept in chemistry. The term “colligative” was derived from the Latin word “colligatus,” which means “bound together.” Colligative properties explain how the properties of a solution are related to the concentration of a solute in the … Read more