In classic Asimov fashion, the ending of the short story “The Last Question” offers an unexpected twist to the tale of how the Universe came to be formed. An important player in this story is AC, or Artificial Computer. This faithful servant of mankind persists through the trillions of years that human civilization exists; first …
Deciphering the origami of proteins using AlphaFold Read More »
The use of nanoparticles to aid a drug’s effect is an important aspect of nanomedicine. Nanoparticles, when combined with drugs often improve a drug’s ability to reach its target, as in the case of doxorubicin, a treatment for cancer. The use of nanoparticles helps doxorubicin reach tumours, which allows the drug to exert its effect …
Biomolecular corona: An identity crisis at the nanoscale Read More »
An ode to some brilliant discoveries that shaped modern science through Structural Biology Structural biology to me as an undergraduate student seemed like an untouchable enigma. Something with so much mathematics and precision was something that seemed daunting to me; however, that changed when I, like every other college student in India, was tasked with …
Think of the last meal you had. Whether it be rice, pizza or shawarma, we all know better to reach our protein goal for the day. Proteins seem to be trending nowadays, with people becoming more and more health conscious. For years, we have known that proteins are good for your body. We imagine them …
In a world where innovation reigns supreme, one breakthrough has captivated hearts and minds like never before. In the realm of 2023, artificial intelligence took centre stage, revolutionising industries far and wide. Yet, amidst this technological renaissance, one marvel stands out in the healthcare sector: TERM, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, the beacon of hope. …
Towards Regeneration: The Promise of Tissue Engineering in Healthcare Read More »
To all the concepts I’ve disliked in Biology, this one tops them all! There exists a singular subject that has garnered the maximum amount of hate from a poor 15-year-old trying hard to wrack her brains and understand it: Taxonomy. In the universe of Science, the devil doesn’t wear Prada, it wears two costumes, …
Today, in most parts of the world and especially in some developed countries, we can observe the existence of systematic racism. Discrimination on the basis of skin colour, i.e., distinguishing people as inferior or superior based on their race, is a global issue. Why? Because we all are very negligent about the history of humans …
We reside in a world with beautiful landscapes, eye-catching views and places reciting stories of the past. They call out to us to visit, to enjoy the scenic beauty, to have fun and to gather wonderful experiences. We all love to visit these attractive landmarks, don’t we? It’s the zeal of us humans to go …
The Ms. diagnosis of COVID -certified by a professional quack. I wish I had the patience to talk about COVID, but sadly I have lost it as well as what many may say “sane mind”. Yes, you heard that correct. I have lost a “sane mind”. Shocking, isn’t it? Especially in the lockdown where everyone …
The New Year has brought with it the much-awaited vaccine of hope… and with that comes a sudden unspoken exemption from wearing masks or social distancing, an attitude so abominably negligent that it brought “crowded places” back into fashion, and of course…a mutated virus! Taking the common factor out of that sentence, let’s focus on …
