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Science is Creating Synthetic Life

INTRODUCTION  From centuries, life is considered as something which could only arise naturally that is through evolution,reproduction and the slow processes of nature. Nowadays science is challenging these ideas. Around the world,in laboratories scientists and researchers are no longer just studying living organisms rather they are attempting to design and build life itself.  This revolutionary field is known as synthetic life and it is reshaping our understanding of biology,technology and what it truly means to be alive. In this blog post,we will explore what is synthetic life,its uses and what ethical issues arise from such processes.  Sup WHAT IS SYNTHETIC LIFE? The living systems which are artificially created or significantly redesigned by human beings using principles of biology, chemistry, engineering and computer science are referred to as synthetic life. In genetically modified organisms (GMOs),existing life is altered,howeve...

How Cells Make Energy!

INTRODUCTION  As we know ,that the basic building blocks of life are the cells as they have the ability to grow and reproduce,however these processes requires energy to take place. The energy which cells need for survival is obtained from the food we eat,plants obtain it from sunlight,water and nutrients from the soil. The food we eat is converted into the form of energy known as Adenosine Triphosphate(ATP) which is also known as the energy currency of the cell and it is used to power several cellular processes such as muscle contraction, nerve impulses and biosynthesis. Sup In this blog post,we will know about the energy process by which cells make energy such as the process of cellular respiration,photosynthesis and Fermentation. CELLULAR RESPIRATION  The process by which cells generate energy from the food we consume is known as cellular respiration.  It is a complex process which involves the breakdown of glucose and other organic molecules t...

Unveiling The Blood Groups

INTRODUCTION  One of the most important aspects of human biology is blood groups as they play an essential role in medical procedures like blood transfusions and organ transplants. From over a century,the concept of blood groups has been known and our understanding of this concept has been significantly evolved over the past few years. It is quite crucial to understand the blood groups for ensuring the safe and effective medical treatments. They can be classified by the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells(RBCs). This classification helps the medical professionals in providing best possible care and prevent adverse reactions during blood transfusions, organ transplants and pregnancy care. In this blog post,we will discuss the basics of blood groups along with their classification systems and the importance of knowing about your blood groups. This blog post aims at providing a comprehensive overview of this fascinating topic. A Brief...

Unveiling the Life Threatening Disease:AIDS/HIV

INTRODUCTION  The conditions which can significantly impact an individual's quality of life and may lead to severe health complications or even death are known as life threatening diseases. Such diseases can be acute or chronic, infectious or non-communicable and can affect anyone regardless of age,gender or background. It is important to understand such life threatening diseases so that we can either prevent them or detect them early so that the disease can be managed effectively which ultimately improves the outcomes and save lives. In this blog post,we will discuss one such life threatening disease which is AIDS(Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), it is a chronic and a potentially life threatening disease that is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This virus attacks the immune system of the body thus making it difficult to fight off infections and diseases. We will also discuss its transmission,symptoms, treatment options and the importance of awaren...