The most awaited Nobel season is here. The noble committees will get together in Stockholm and Oslo and announce the prizes in Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and Economics.
The announcement series will be initiated with Physiology or Medicine on October 2nd at the Karolinska Institutet in Solna, Sweden.
Antibiotics are common agents used in modern healthcare that are used against certain microbial infections. Antibiotics are compounds that fight infections caused by bacteria in humans and animals. They have undoubtedly transformed the world and have certainly contributed to increasing human life expectancy by treating several life-threatening infectious diseases by the administration of antibiotics.
M S. Swaminathan or Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan also known as the father of the Indian Green Revolution passed away at the of 98. He was a renowned agriculture scientist who made strategies for the Green Revolution in India.
A paternity test using DNA is the legitimate method to identify a person’s biological father. It is a widely accepted method by law for clearing paternity disputes. These tests can be done with any biological material containing DNA, but preferably blood tests and swab tests are generally used. Technically this method can also able to determine the father of an unborn baby.
Princeton University is a prestigious Ivy League institution located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. It is known for its rich history, outstanding academic reputation, and beautiful campus. Here are some key facts and information about Princeton University.
The electron microscope was developed during the 1930s by Ernst Ruska and was first applied to biological specimens by Albert Claude, Keith Porter, and George Palade. The use of electron beams to deflect and focus that beam using electrostatic and magnetic coils or lenses is the basic principle of an electron microscope.
Google is on their way to developing an ARM-Augmented Reality Microscope in a joint venture with the U.S. Department of Defense. Currently, Google has developed a prototype. They incorporate AI with the microscope system to classify cancer cells using visual indicators.
Amplified fragment length polymorphism PCR is a PCR-based tool used in genetics research, DNA fingerprinting and in the practice of genetic engineering. In short, AFLP is an intermediate stage between RFLP and PCR.
Elapidae is a family of poisonous snakes that includes the cobras. They are recognized for their unusual looks, deadly venom, and the capacity to lift the front portion of their bodies when attacked, generating a distinctive hood shape.
Moderna’s new mRNA (messenger Ribonucleic Acid) flu shot completed the phase 3 trials with succeeding data. They are aiming to launch in early 2024. The flu vaccine – mRNA-1010 has produced an immune response against all four A and B strains – A/H1N1, A/H3N2, influenza B/Yamagata, and B/Victoria.
