Science and Technology Notes

Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. It is a serious disease wherein cells divide uncontrollably. Every year numerous deaths are caused by cancerous tumors. Read here to learn about the causes, mechanisms, and types of prevalent … [Read more...] about Cancer: Statistics, Causes and Types

Human genome sequencing is one of the greatest endeavors of biology. Genome sequencing refers to sequencing the entire genome of an organism. Because of the efforts of publicly funded human genome projects, the sequence is freely available to the public, which has contributed to significant … [Read more...] about Genome Sequencing

DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It’s used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and look for cures for diseases. Read here to learn the significance of DNA fingerprinting. Since the … [Read more...] about DNA Fingerprinting

What are natural gas hydrates? Where are its reserves located in India and what challenges are associated with them? Read here. Natural gas hydrates are a mixture of ice-like forms of water and gas in molecular cavities. As a result of their abundance and benefits in addressing upcoming … [Read more...] about Natural Gas Hydrates: Ocean Exploration

What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it? Law enforcement organizations insist on encryption techniques that could allow for "lawful access by design".  But the messaging apps and internet behemoths seem to be making a stronger effort to adopt end-to-end encryption to … [Read more...] about End-to-End Encryption

What are semiconductors? What are the uses of semiconductors? Who are the global producers? What is the recent crisis? Read further to know more. From high-end automobiles to washing machines, every device possible on the market is powered by semiconductor chips or computers. However, there … [Read more...] about Semiconductors Chip Crisis: An Opportunity For India

SARAS 3 (Shaped Antenna measurement of the background Radio Spectrum 3) telescope is an indigenously developed radio telescope of India. Recently, the SARAS radio telescope has provided astronomers with clues to the nature of the Universe's first stars and galaxies. Read here to learn more about … [Read more...] about SARAS Radio Telescope

What is  Chandrayaan-3 Mission? What are the features of Chandrayaan-3 Spacecraft? What is the information gathered by Chandrayaan-2 Mission? Why are we interested in studying the moon more? Read here to know more about this. Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft is the 3rd lunar exploration expedition, … [Read more...] about Chandrayaan 3: Everything you need to know

The human chromosome is the fundamental unit of life and one of the most crucial parts of the cell to be passed down from one generation to the next. It consists of a single chain of DNA that has been coiled and supercoiled to form thick thread-like sections. Read here to understand more about … [Read more...] about Chromosome and Chromosomal Disorders in Humans

What are Genetic disorders? What kinds of genetic abnormalities are there? What signs or symptoms indicate a genetic disorder? What are genetic illnesses treated with? To learn more about it, read on. Genetic disorders occur when a mutation affects your genes or chromosomes. Some genetic … [Read more...] about Genetic Disorders