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.

Shapes of Organic Molecules: Sigma and Pi bonds

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Shapes of Organic Molecules: Sigma and Pi bonds

The shapes of organic molecules are best visualized using molecular models. Organic compounds have three dimensions, and the preferred spatial arrangement of the covalent bonds determines how they are shaped. The existence of double and triple bonds is explained by … Read more

5 Important Organic Reactions

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Organic Reaction

Organic reactions can be better understood by summarizing the overall reaction into a series of steps known as a reaction mechanism. Organic reactions are governed by factors that are essentially the same as those that govern any chemical reaction. The … Read more

Molecular Compounds: Important 2 Types, Properties, Uses

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Molecular Compounds

Molecular compounds, occasionally called covalent compounds, exhibit a broad array of physical properties due to the different types of intermolecular attractions such as different kinds of polar interactions. When non-metal atoms share a pair of electrons, Molecular compounds are formed. Depending on … Read more

Ionic Lattice and Ionic Compounds

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Ionic Lattice and Ionic Compounds

Positive and negative ions are arranged alternately in three dimensions in ionic lattices. The term “giant ionic structures” is occasionally used to describe compounds with ionic lattices. Ionic bonds maintain the integrity of the ionic lattice. Ionic bonds between ions … Read more

The Gaseous State: Ideal and Real gases

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Ideal Gas Equation

The following physical characteristics define the gaseous state: The kinetic theory of gases The kinetic theory of gases describes the notion that molecules in gases are constantly in motion. The underlying assumptions of this theory are: An ideal gas is … Read more

States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, and Gas

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States of Matter Solid, Liquid, and Gas

In chemistry, the behavior of molecules determines the states of matter, or phase, of a substance. The states of matter describes how molecules move, behave, and organize themselves in space. Before delving into a state of matter, it’s important to understand … Read more

Dot and Cross Diagram

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Dot and Cross Diagram

A dot and cross diagram can be used to illustrate how bonds are formed in small molecules. Diagrams called “dot and crosses” display how the outer-shell electrons of an ionic or covalent compound or element are arranged.Dots and crosses are … Read more