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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...

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,...

Unveiling the Class Insecta

INTRODUCTION  One of the most diverse and abundant groups of animals on the planet are insects as they have over a million of described species. We can find insects in almost every habitat that is from a freezing tundra to the hottest deserts. In this blog post, we will look into the fascinating world of insects along with their characteristics, adaptations and importance in the ecosystem.  C HARACTERISTICS OF INSECTS  Insects are the most abundant and diverse species of organisms on our planet earth. They have various characteristics which distinguish them from other animals. It's characteristics are as follows: ● Exoskeleton  They have a hard Exoskeleton which provides them protection and support. It is made up of tough and flexible material called chitin. ●Segmented Body They have a Segmented Body with a distinct head,thorax and abdomen.Every segment have a specific function like sensory perception,movement or digestion.  ●Multiple Limbs They have...