The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Svante Pääbo by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet. He was given the prestigious award for his discoveries regarding the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution. We have always been intrigued by our origins. Where do we actually come from? How are […]
Did you ever heard about “Click Chemistry”? Well, the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Carolyn R Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, and K Barry Sharpless for their extraordinary work in the field of click chemistry. Carolyn R Bertozzi is an American chemist known for her incredible work both in Chemistry and Biology. Morten […]
At one sight, a tiny creature. But, the threat caused by these tiny creatures is really overwhelming. Yes, mosquitos, one of the deadliest animals on Earth. It is estimated that nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne disease every year resulting in over 725,000 deaths. Humongous, right? Man has discovered many things that revolutionised the […]
A substance or material which allows electricity to flow through it is called a conductor or electrical conductor. In a conductor, when voltage is applied, electrical charge carriers (electrons or ions) move effortlessly from one atom to another. Metals like copper are considered good conductors. On the other hand, non metals are usually considered bad […]
Molecular basis of inheritance is basically the study of genes, hereditary and genetic variations. It helps us in understanding how an offspring shares similar features with its parents. DNA, RNA, and genetic code are responsible for transmitting genes from parents to offspring and are the fundamentals of the molecular basis of inheritance. Traits are […]
Let’s start with “health is wealth”. This is not just a saying, fact, a real fact. Nothing is more important than your health. No matter whatever you achieved in your life, if your health is not proper, then everything will simply go in vain. If you are healthy enough, you can live a very happy […]
Minerals are vital for the proper functioning of the body. They help in healing wounds and strengthening the muscles and bones. They tend to boost the immunity of the body and also facilitate the regeneration and repair of cells. Hence, minerals play a crucial role in allowing us to perform our day-to-day activities with ease […]
Algae are photosynthetic organisms that contain photosynthetic pigments like chlorophyll. However, they lack true roots, leaves, and stems, characteristic of vascular plants. Algae exist in environments from oceans, rivers, and lakes to ponds, brackish waters etc. Algae are usually green in colour, but they can be found in a variety of different colours. Algae are […]
The Chernobyl disaster was one among the two nuclear energy accidents rated with maximum severity on the International Nuclear Event Scale. Chernobyl is a city, 130 km from Kyiv in the Ukraine republic of Soviet Union. 36 years ago, in 1986, an accident occurred in the reactor no:4 of the Chernobyl power plant due to […]
