Fermentation might sound odd in the context of coffee. We usually encounter it with alcohol, most notably wine and beer. The purpose is to break down complex sugars into simple sugars and acids. Whereas the process for alcoholic beverages ends when a large amount of the sugars are converted to ethanol and CO2, for coffee, …
Diabetes is one of the most widely discussed diseases of the 21st century. Since almost everyone has known a diabetic at some point in their lives , words like “blood sugar” and “insulin” have now become common dinner conversation. Let us dive into all that it entails. Whenever you eat carbohydrates (such as bread, pasta …
Mankind currently is riddled with over 10000+ diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 60% of infectious diseases can be spread through animals and 75% of new emerging diseases in people trace their origin to animals. Globally, zoonotic diseases or zoonoses are responsible for an estimated 2.5 billion cases of human …
Linking Agriculture to an increase in human diseases You must have read about many health issues related to consuming non-vegetarian food. Obesity, heart risk, etc., and how it is bad for the environment. Still, I am sure many of you haven’t given up on consuming meat. This is my desperate attempt to try to …
The human body is a fascinating work of biology, full of cells and organ systems. Despite their complexity, our bodies are fragile and can be damaged by different accidents, infections, diseases, and syndromes. Some of them can be cured or managed thanks to science and technology, but sometimes the damage is so severe that the …
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Heavenly music playing in the background, a breathtaking explosion of colors in the hallway, a grand SRK song, ‘mere naam tu.’ A magical rendition in the movie ZERO. That song is pure cinematic artistry except for the scene where Anushka Sharma is enjoying those magical moments while sitting on a wheelchair. The reason she is …
When one thinks about diseases, usually infectious diseases come to mind. Especially after the SARS – CoV – 2 pandemic in which a pathogenic virus was responsible for the disease! However, a large portion of human diseases can be categorized as genetic disorders! What are genetic disorders? These are diseases which are inherited and tend …
Have you ever felt inexplicably sad, depressed for no apparent reason, unnecessarily stressed or uninterested in the things you generally like doing the most? Have you ever wondered why you could be feeling that way? Most people tend to term this “a passing phase” that “you’ll eventually get over”. A few hypochondriacs spiral into a …
This 8th of March, The Science Paradox brings to you a short and sweet message from someone who’s first and foremost, a very strong and inspiring woman in STEM, doctor, teacher and career coach all in one- Dr. Riitu S Chaandel. We hope to see more such passionate women come to the forefront to guide …
Why solutions to hunger in the past are not perfect? How many of you count the amount of calories you eat daily? I am sure most of you who workout regularly do that. Modern society is diet conscious. Avoiding fat food, drinking protein shakes after workout (even though you hardly did anything), “I’ll only have some salad” (in ridiculously fake American accent) is …
