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Ananya Bansal, Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics institute Introduction: Lactobacilli are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found in humans and various animals. They produce lactic acid as their main metabolic end-product. Their ubiquitous nature is from them possessing stress-tolerant phenotypic traits which allow them to colonize a wide range of environments that comprise varying […]
by Gurpreet Kaur Bumrah, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh Understanding Prostate Cancer The prostate is a small organ located below the urinary bladder and in front of the rectum in men. It is typical for the size of the prostate to increase with age. In younger men, it is about the size of a walnut. The […]
Shatakshi Roy, Manipal School of Life Sciences, MAHE Introduction A common misconception in the world of medicine is that ayurvedic health care is based on non-scientific sources and thus cannot be trusted. Ayurveda was one of the first, if not the first approach to treat ailments reigning as the sole method to cure patients for […]
-Prerna Jha, NIT Durgapur Microbes Vs. Pathogens Organisms that are of microscopic dimensions are simply referred to as microbes. They are so individually so tiny that we often need the help of microscopes (laboratory devices with high power lenses) to see them with our naked eyes! But not all of them are harmful. Pathogens constitute […]
– Urvi Agrawal The rarity of some diseases often leads to people confusing its signs and symptoms with those of other abnormalities. Sometimes, this can delay their diagnosis and the initiation of treatment. One such rare disease is the Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease. This disease is often confused with lymphoma or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). To attain […]
Mahek Sharan, Institute of Applied Medicines and Research, Ghaziabad BIOXONE BIOSCIENCES SERIES – “Extraordinary Women in Biosciences”- Day 6 In the field of biosciences, Angela Hwang is a well-known name. She is the group president of leading America-based multinational biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer with a net worth of 1.6 million dollars. Going through her life, clearly shows […]
Priyanka Saha, Amity University Kolkata Introduction It is well known that sleep is essential to the normal functioning of our bodies and for our health. After a tired and stressful day, the body needs to sleep for a minimum of 7 hours to regain its strength. But as we know, too much of anything is […]
Komal Bavaskar, D Y Patil University BIOXONE BIOSCIENCES SERIES – “Extraordinary Women in Biosciences”- Day 5 Andrea Wainer: an exceptional woman in the history of Abbott. She is currently the vice president of Abbott’s Rapid & Molecular Diagnostics and is also considered one of the world’s leading providers of rapid point-of-care diagnostics. Wainer’s Early life: Andrea […]
Varuni Ankolekar, Quartesian BIOXONE BIOSCIENCES SERIES – “Extraordinary Women in Biosciences”- Day 4 Some women are born to inspire others. Women have constantly been a source of motivation and a spark in almost all fields. Many prominent contributions have been made in the field of science. One such name is Emma Walmsley, who has made a […]
Gurpreet Kaur Bamrah, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh Hormones are a member of the signaling molecules present in multicellular organisms. They are coined as chemical messengers that are secreted into the bloodstream (endocrine hormones) or are secreted directly into the ducts of the target organ (exocrine hormones). The role of hormones is to control and coordinate […]
