Science and Technology Notes

What is Immunity? What are the types of Immunity? How does the Immune System function? What are Lymphoid Organs? Read further to know more. The best defense mechanism in our bodies is the immune system. It works to protect us from harmful bacteria and keeps us healthy. Cells, tissues, and … [Read more...] about Immunity: Understand Human Immune System

What is the role of microbes in human welfare? What is the process behind the conversion of milk to curd? What is the role of microbes in sewage treatment? Read further to know more. Microorganisms or microbes are microscopic living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Because these … [Read more...] about Microbes in human welfare

What is Kyasanur Forest Disease? What are its symptoms? How is it transmitted? How is it diagnosed and how can it be prevented? Read further to know. Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a viral hemorrhagic fever that is transmitted through ticks and is consistently present in Karnataka State, … [Read more...] about Kyasanur Forest Disease

What is Recombinant DNA Technology? What are the tools of Recombinant DNA Technology? What are the Application of Recombinant Technology? Read further to know more. Recombinant DNA technology comprises altering genetic material outside an organism to obtain enhanced and desired characteristics in … [Read more...] about Recombinant DNA technology

What is Superconductivity? What are the applications and what are the challenges associated with them? Read further to know. Superconductivity is a fascinating phenomenon that occurs in certain materials when they are cooled below a certain temperature, resulting in the complete absence of … [Read more...] about Superconductivity

What is Web 5.0? How is it different from the other generations of  Web? What is the importance of Web 5.0? What are the challenges faced by it? Read further to know more. Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has presented his concept for Web 5.0, a new decentralised web platform. Web 5.0 is being … [Read more...] about Web 5.0

Genetic privacy is the protection of an individual’s and their family’s personal information, preventing disclosure of their medical and non-medical information and restricting third parties' access to such personal information. The debate around genetic information and privacy has been on for a … [Read more...] about Genetic Privacy

What is DNA Cloning? What are the DNA cloning techniques and procedures? What are the uses of gene cloning? Read further to know more. Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase "cloning" is the cloning of entire species, like Dolly the sheep. Yet, to clone something … [Read more...] about DNA Cloning

According to a recent WHO report, five billion people globally remain unprotected from harmful trans fat, increasing their risk of heart disease and death. Global Trans fat elimination was called for in 2018 with the target set in 2023. Read here to understand why trans fat is harmful to … [Read more...] about Trans Fat: Why is it harmful?

What is meant by Commercial Cord Blood Banking? How does it work? What is the significance of cord blood banking? Read further to know more about Commercial Cord Blood Banking. The umbilical cord and its blood were once regarded as medical trash before the 1990s. Umbilical cord blood is now … [Read more...] about Commercial Cord Blood Banking