Childhood experiences play a crucial role in shaping the mental and physical health of a person. It has been observed that exposure to traumatic and stressful events in childhood increase the likelihood of developing depression, bipolar disorders, PTSD and anxiety later on in life. These phenotypes show high variability in their heritability. Thus, it is …
Genes play an important role in determining all the traits in our body. A more popular term which all of us have heard is DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid). The genes are made up of DNA. The DNA is further made up of nucleotides and it forms up the genetic code of our body. Our DNA codes …
Keeping track of time All of us have a constant reminder of the passage of time by means of clocks and watches. The hour hand, the minute hand and the swift transient nature of time. Our age is a function of us keeping a steady track of time. Interestingly, our bodies and especially brains are …
Retaining memories and using them to row your brain boat is not just an inherent quality that we possess, but also a life skill that pushes us away from a lit fire. We are tuned in to associate every and any incident with an event that has happened in the past. When one comes to …
The Human Brain is the master of our actions and reactions. Every act we perform that gives us the identity of Homo sapiens, the most superior of all species on Earth, is governed by none other than this highly convoluted organ sitting on the apex of the human body. We have had an intriguing journey …
In my previous articles, we explored how agriculture evolved over the years, how new innovations helped our civilization grow, and also the food scarcity we are facing today which in coming years will only intensify due to ever increasing population and climate change. In my fourth and last article of this series, let’s explore the …
