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Can Humans Ever Regenerate Organs Like Animals

INTRODUCTION  As we all know that losing a limb,damaging a heart ir suffering from liver failure are all a life-altering tragedy. Now just imagine a world where these tragedies are no longer life-threatening. Instead of transplantation, scars and lifelong medication,the body simply grows back what was lost, just like a salamanders who regrows its leg or a starfish who regenerate its arm.  This remarkable ability is commonly seen in animals and this has fascinated scientists for centuries and raised a profound question— Can human beings ever regenerate organs like animals do? The shortest answer is not yet—but science is getting closer than ever. Sup REGENERATION IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM  The ability to replace lost or damaged body parts is known as regeneration. In the world of animal, it ranges from partial to astonishingly complete. ●Starfish can regrow an entire arm,sometimes even forming a whole new body.  ●Salamanders and axolotls can regenerate limbs...

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,...

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 ? ...

Powering The Modern World:BATTERIES

INTRODUCTION  The world which is increasingly driven by technology,there's a one silent device which provide power in our everyday lives—the battery. Batteries are the unsung heroes behind every modern convenience as they are used in smartphones,laptops,electric vehicles and renewable energy storage,still some of the people don't even think how do batteries actually work? At its core,battery is a brilliant application of chemistry which turns chemical energy into electrical energy with remarkable efficiency.  In this blog post,we will explore the science of batteries by knowing about their chemistry,types,challenges and their role in shaping the future. Sup WHAT IS A BATTERY ? An electrochemical device which stores energy in chemical form and converts it into electrical energy when required is known as a battery. The battery comprises of mainly three parts: ●Anode is a negative electrode. ●Cathode is a positive electrode.  ●Electrolyte is a mediu...

Pollinators Shaping Our Plant Earth

INTRODUCTION  Just imagine the time,when you pause to watch a bee hover around a flower,or noticed a butterfly dancing across the garden. For many of us,these scenes are just simple expressions of nature's beauty. But besides this elegance lies a silent and powerful force which is shaping our ecosystems across the globe—pollinators. They might be tiny,but their contribution to life on Earth is monumental as they maintain the biodiversity and support the human agriculture. In short,pollinators are the unsung heroes of our survival.  In this blog post,we will delve into pollinators,their importance, their working and what is threatening them and ofcourse their protection is also necessary.  Sup WHO ARE POLLINATORS? The animals which help in transferring pollen from the male part of the flower(anther) to the female part of the flower(stigma) are known as pollinators. This transfer of pollen by pollinators enables fertilization and the production of ...