Our brain is the center of our thoughts, consciousness, language, memory, senses, responses, our perception of time, likes, dislikes, talents…in short, the center of what makes us, us. Therefore, when a disease like Alzheimer’s attacks our brain tissue, it attacks the very essence of who we are. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, the most …
All of us are products of our genes. Our genes sing melodies in the form of proteins and biomolecules to create beings like bacteria, fungi and ourselves. The various voices of our genes, the mRNAs, which help make proteins in cells, are produced in the right amount to create the symphony of life. Too much or too little, and the melody turn …
Where there’s a diagnosis, there’s a cure! – miRNAs and Cancers Read More »
Diseases have been a part of humankind for many years. Our forefathers were victims of major disease outbreaks of smallpox, bubonic plague, and influenza. Now, we are a part of a historical disease outbreak on the planet, the COVID-19 pandemic. The biological organisms that proved themselves capable of bringing humans down to their feet are …
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Homeopathy was invented by German physician Samuel Christian Hahnemann at the end of the 18th century. It has been a prominent form of alternative medicine in India with several national Associations for homoeopathy practitioners and patients who avail it. The Government of India encourages its practice with the introduction of the Ministry of AYUSH in …
Chronic diseases in simple language are ones which lasts for a longer duration and which requires constant medical attention. They may not have a cure. One such chronic disease is Type 1 Diabetes. I know, you must be thinking, “But diabetes is diabetes.” Unfortunately, that’s not the case. There are many types of diabetes amongst …
