Science and Technology Notes

Seasonal flu has begun with the fear of the H3N2 Influenza Virus spreading rapidly among the populations. It is a subtype of the Influenza A virus characterized by its highly contagious behavior. Read here to learn more about the H3N2 virus. Influenza sometimes referred to as "the flu," is a … [Read more...] about H3N2 Influenza Virus

What are microbes/microorganisms? What are the diseases caused by microorganisms? How can we prevent diseases caused by microrganisms? What are vaccines? What are the different types of vaccines available for microbial diseases? Read further to know more. The state of full physical, mental, and … [Read more...] about Diseases caused by microorganisms

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