Human Biology

Ears and their function

Ears and their function

I hear so many wonderful bird calls every morning nowadays which I hardly noticed before. Staying at home for nearly a year has not just opened my mind to new experiences of the natural world, it has opened my ears as well. So what are these ears? Coming to think of it, human ears have Read further

by April 8, 2022 0 comments General, Human Biology
The subtle art of tasting food

The subtle art of tasting food

What do we like about eating? Why do we drool or salivate when we see or even think of our favourite food? I am sure it is not the thought of it bringing energy to your body that makes one salivate..Then what is it? TASTE…Yes! The taste of food both what you like and that Read further

by April 5, 2022 0 comments Human Biology
The air we breathe

The air we breathe

Before I started researching for this article, all I knew was that we breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon di oxide. This article however aims to go a little further than this fact and tries to explores all the aspects that surround this mechanism and facts of breathing which is at the center of Read further

by April 1, 2022 0 comments General, Human Biology
Blood pressure in humans and Giraffes

Blood pressure in humans and Giraffes

Advancement of science along with the ease of using certain medical equipment by the general public has made monitoring key health indicators such as body temperature, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, blood sugar levels etc a norm in the 21st century.  One of the most well known fluid pressures that we are aware of in our Read further

by March 29, 2022 0 comments Animals, Human Biology
Hairs like Goldilocks or Rapunzel?

Hairs like Goldilocks or Rapunzel?

  Be it golden locks of curly hair like Goldilocks or straight long tresses like Rapunzel, beautiful hair has always been an asset to damsels both in fairy tales as well as in real life. Ever wondered why some of you have straight hair while your best pal has curly hair or the other way Read further

by March 25, 2022 0 comments Biochemistry, Human Biology, Science
Acid in our stomach

Acid in our stomach

Acid reflux or acidity problems, a heart burn sensation which is felt after having a large meal, lying down soon after a meal, during pregnancy or taking certain medications. There is a valve at the entrance of the stomach called lower esophageal sphincter (LES) which usually closes after the food passes through. However, when this Read further

by March 22, 2022 0 comments Animals, Human Biology, Nature
Laboratory grown meat

Laboratory grown meat

  Imagine tucking into a chicken burger at a dinner party hosted by your staunch vegetarian friend. It may have been next to impossible till now but could very soon be a reality. Wondering how? – The magic of science and its possibilities which could extend well beyond the clinic to agriculture and now could Read further

by December 31, 2021 0 comments Animals, Human Biology, Science
Interesting facts about teeth

Interesting facts about teeth

My last article was about tongue, so I thought why not write about its neighbors teeth this time. Here are some interesting information about teeth Both vertebrates and invertebrates have teeth.  Amongst all inherited disorders, 20% constitute to teeth disorders. The earliest origins of teeth was in jawless fishes about 500 million years ago. Teeth Read further

by November 19, 2021 0 comments General, Genetics, Human Biology, Science
The Cell Membrane

The Cell Membrane

Cells are compartments of life. Our bodies are made up of these living units which perform almost all the functions of the human body. Inside a cell, as you all know, there are various organelles including the nucleus, Golgi bodies, lysosomes, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum all floating in a matrix called the cytoplasm. Each of these Read further

by November 12, 2021 0 comments Animals, Biochemistry, Cells, Human Biology, Science
Guardians of the Galaxy (err..the body)

Guardians of the Galaxy (err..the body)

Soldiers guarding the borders, to the policemen/ security watchman in front of our houses – They are very important people in our lives. It is because of them that you can lead normal lives. They are on guard all the time, and alert, and even destroy, any threat against the community. Did you know that Read further

by September 24, 2021 0 comments Cells, Human Biology, Micro organisms