What are viruses? Is a virus a living organism or a non-living organism? What are the types of viruses? Read to know more. Viruses are found wherever there is life. They probably existed since living cells first evolved. As viruses do not form fossils, it is unclear how viruses originated … [Read more...] about Virus – Definition, Structure, and Types
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Covid Tests: Different Types of Coronavirus Testing
Mainly there are two types of Covid tests - viral tests and antibody tests. To diagnose and confirm Covid-19 infection, symptomatic and asymptomatic patients may undergo Covid Tests. In this article, we discuss the different types of Covid Tests. Covid Testing: What are the different types of … [Read more...] about Covid Tests: Different Types of Coronavirus Testing
Genome India Project (GIP)
You might have heard of the Human Genome Project (HGP). But do you know what is Genome India Project (GIP)? Genome India Project (GIP) is recently in news. GIP which aims to map the genetic diversity may be a boon for personalised medicine. However, it should not be misused for politically … [Read more...] about Genome India Project (GIP)
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Outbreak, Impact, and Prevention
The novel coronavirus outbreak in 2019-2020 with nickname COVID-19 is a new strain of viruses which can cause fever, cough, breathing difficulties, pneumonia and even death in humans. The new coronavirus - COVID-19 - was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The global outbreak of … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID-19): Outbreak, Impact, and Prevention
Chandrayaan 2 – Everything you need to know about India’s second Lunar Mission
Chandrayaan 2 is the 1st space mission by any country to conduct a soft landing on the Moon's south polar region. Chandrayaan 2 - India's second Lunar Mission Chandrayaan 2 is an Indian lunar mission that will explore the Moon's south polar region. No country has ever gone there before. The … [Read more...] about Chandrayaan 2 – Everything you need to know about India’s second Lunar Mission
Net Neutrality – Explained In Simple Terms
Net Neutrality (Network Neutrality) is the principle that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should treat all data on the Internet equally. Who are the Internet Service Providers (ISPs)? Companies like Airtel, BSNL, Reliance (Jio), Vodaphone, Idea etc who provide Internet Service. How can ISPs … [Read more...] about Net Neutrality – Explained In Simple Terms
Blockchain Technology – Everything you need to know in layman’s language
Blockchain technology has become a regular news item with the emergence of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Today, Blockchain technology is disrupting almost all markets, changing the way we do our day to day business. Yes, blockchain technology is changing our world. Let's decode the latest … [Read more...] about Blockchain Technology – Everything you need to know in layman’s language
Internet of Things (IoT) – A Simple Explanation
Who orders vegetables for your home? You or your parents do that, right? But what if tomorrow, your refrigerator directly orders for vegetables after analysing the shortage in stock? Yes, that is possible with the emergence of a new concept called the Internet of Things (IoT). What is the "Internet … [Read more...] about Internet of Things (IoT) – A Simple Explanation
Gene Editing – What is CRISPR-Cas9?
Gene editing or genome editing is a way of making specific changes to the DNA of a cell or organism. An enzyme cuts the DNA at a specific sequence, and when this is repaired by the cell a change or ‘edit’ is made to the sequence. Enzymes which cut DNA are known as engineered nucleases DNA is … [Read more...] about Gene Editing – What is CRISPR-Cas9?
GSLV Mk III-D1 OR GSAT-19 Mission – Another Success Story
GSLV Mk III-D1 launched GSAT-19 on June 05, 2017 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota. The first developmental flight of GSLV Mk III (the GSLV-Mk III-D1) successfully placed GSAT-19 satellite to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Know more about GSLV Mk III … [Read more...] about GSLV Mk III-D1 OR GSAT-19 Mission – Another Success Story
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