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The Story Of Our Genes: Epigenetics

INTRODUCTION  During the period of twentieth century,the field of biology was dominated by the simple and powerful idea:our genes determine who we are. It is believed that at the time of our birth—eye color,height,disease risk and even some aspects of our behavior are hardwired into our DNA. The crucial role of genetics in shaping our life cannot be denied but modern biology has revealed a far more dynamic picture. The fascinating field of epigenetics which shows how our genes are not fixed instructions but flexible scripts that respond to our environment, lifestyle and experiences. The understanding of scientists about human development,disease, health and inheritance is greatly influenced by epigenetics. This field has explained why identical twins become different over a period of time,how stress can leave biological scars and how diet and environment can influence not only our lives but also those of future generations.  Sup WHAT IS EPIGENETICS ? ...

Gaining Knowledge of Menstruation

INTRODUCTION  In human beings the individuals with female reproductive system undergo a natural process known as menstruation which is considered as an essential part of life as it prepares the body for potential pregnancy. This topic is mostly shrouded in stigma,myths and misconceptions as people doesn't try to understand that it is a naturally occurring process and females do not have any control over it. Because of such misconceptions and myths,most of the women are unable to understand and manage their menstrual cycles which ultimately impacts their physical and emotional well-being. However, good menstrual health is essential for women so that they can also lead a healthy,productive and a fullfilling lives. In recent years,some progress has been made to break these stigma however it is important to promote it on a regular basis for the empowerment of women so that they can consider their menstrual health. We can empower them by making them understand about their bo...

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...