Hippocrates – the Father of Medicine was the first to use the term ‘karkinos’ (a Greek word which means crab) to denote tumours. It is postulated that this term was chosen due to the crab-like fingerous projections which spread from cancerous growths in the body. In addition, it is said that the tumours were hard Read further
What does our immune system do? All of you know the answer – It protects the body from infections by fighting off germs like bacteria and viruses which enter our body from the environment. We have an army of cells specially trained in this sort of battle. These soldier cells called the White blood cells Read further
Who do you think the first farmers were? Before you answer, what if I told you that it is not the human farming that started first but ants that have taken to farming much before their human counterparts. Amazed? Yes, there are certain species of ants including the leaf cutter ants which maintain a fungal Read further
OK, the title may have been deceptive – but this article is indeed about spiders and Venoms – not just spider venom but those from Snakes, Arrow Poison frogs, Scorpions, wasps, bees – Scary? Yes, they are indeed creatures to be a bit wary about. I am sure you know why – they all have venoms Read further
Medications which in common jargon called medicines are agents which are used to treat illness and improve health. They are available in various forms such as tablets, injections, capsules, creams, drops, inhalers and patches. These have been prescribed since 2000 BC with evidence found in Greece, Iraq. These special life saving products are sold in Read further
It was recently announced that we have come one step closer to understanding one of the most fascinating aspects of biology- protein folding. In this light, I thought it is worth mentioning some facts about protein which is such an integral part of our lives. Amino acids are one of the earliest molecules to appear Read further