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Evolution in Action

INTRODUCTION  In nineteenth century, theory of evolution by natural selection was first outlined by Charles Darwin and his observations were rooted in remote islands,fossil records and the slow passage of geological time. For many,evolution became synonymous with ancient history which was: •Dinosaurs giving way to mammals. •Early hominins gradually became modern human beings. But now evolution is not just confined to a distant past. It is an ongoing and dynamic process—in the modern world of today,the most powerful laboratory for it is not any jungle or an island chain, but our very own cities. Urban Environments are among the most rapidly changing ecosystem on the planet. In just a centuries or we could say in just few decades at some places,humans have turned green landscapes into dense network of concrete,glass,steel and artificial lights. These changes have imposed intense and novel selective pressures on the organism that live alongside us. As a result,...

Mosquito Borne Diseases

INTRODUCTION  The diseases which are of significant public health concern across the world are categorized as mosquito-borne diseases. Such type of diseases are caused by the bite of an infected mosquito and can cause wide range of symptoms from mild to severe.  In this blog post, we will explore the different types of mosquito borne diseases, their symptoms and prevention strategies. Types of Mosquito-borne diseases  ●MALARIA The parasite causing this disease is known as plasmodium and the vector for malaria are the mosquitos. In tropical and subtropical regions of the world it is a significant public health concern. • Causes and Transmission  It is transmitted by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. The parasite gets injected into the blood stream where it multiplies and causes illness. • Symptoms  The symptoms of malaria are as follows: - Fever:Suffering from high fever is a very common symptom of malaria.  - Chills : The ...