Shagun Nikke Churasia, Guru Nanak Dev University Introduction Genes, the functional units of DNA that compose the human genome and play a vital role in various aspects of an individual’s life. From a person’s behavior to physical characteristics, genetics are responsible for nearly every human trait a person has. The behavioral trait that can be […]
Pratyushee Ghosh, Amity University Kolkata The beginning of anything auspicious or good was followed by sweets or any other kind of sugar stuff. This is what we Indians believe and follow for ages. From grandmothers treating us to chocolates upon meeting them to celebrating our birthdays by cutting cakes, sweets, or broadly speaking, sugar has […]
-Parnad Basu, Amity University Kolkata Cocaine is a highly addicting substance, for which there is no effective treatment available. Frequent use of cocaine leads to massive health hazards even death. Cocaine primarily targets dopamine (a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward) and increases its concentration. Cocaine can also act on the nicotinic receptors present in […]
