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 explores how proteins change their shape and behavior in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. She is interested in how small molecular changes can push a protein away from its healthy role and toward disease, and what those changes reveal about how neurons stay healthy. Her work combines protein biochemistry, chemical biology, and computational tools, building on her earlier research in organic and computational chemistry in Nepal. Outside the lab, she is a dedicated science communicator who loves making complex concepts approachable and engaging. Through writing and teaching, she hopes to spark curiosity about science in students everywhere, especially those who have not yet had the chance to see research up close. Her goal is to connect fundamental discoveries about proteins to real-world understanding of disease and help others see the power and beauty of science in action.

Trace Elements and Biological Importance

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Trace Elements and Biological Importance

Trace elements are any chemical elements found in trace amounts in the body. Trace elements can be categorized as potentially toxic, likely essential, or nutritionally essential. The nutritionally necessary components are necessary for proper metabolic and physiological processes. The human … Read more

Shapes of Atomic Orbitals

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Shapes of Atomic Orbitals

Different atomic orbitals have different shapes. In other words, they describe different probability distributions for the electrons that surround the nucleus. One of the reasons why orbitals vary in energy is because the electrons in various orbitals are likely to … Read more

Nitrogen Fixation: Definition, Methods, and Benefits

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Nitrogen Fixation Definition, Methods, and Benefits

The availability of mineral nutrients is essential for all species’ growth, but none is more crucial than nitrogen, which is needed in significant quantities since it is a necessary component of proteins, nucleic acids, and other cellular components. Nearly 79% … Read more

Transition metal complexes- Complex Ion Formation

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Transition metal complexes

Transition metal complexes, also known as coordination complexes, are molecules with groups organized around a central metal ion. In some ways, these are similar to “lego-molecules,” as they can be easily constructed from smaller pieces and sometimes converted into new … Read more