Excited by this

discovery, Prerna realizes that recombinant DNA technology could provide a

scalable way to produce aquaporins for water filtration applications. By

inserting the gene encoding aquaporin into a bacterial plasmid, scientists

could harness microbial systems to synthesize the protein efficiently. This

approach could be a crucial step in taking inspiration from nature to engineer

biological systems that help combat water pollution and provide clean water.

On this World Water

Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the challenges in the water sector and

acknowledge our role in being part of the solution. Even small actions—like

preventing water wastage from our taps—can make a difference!

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