Genetic

Application of Biotechnology and concerned Ethical and Intellectual Property Right Issues

Biotechnology is defined as the industrial application of living organisms and their biological processes such as biochemistry, Microbiology, and Genetic engineering, in order to make best use of the Microorganisms for the benefit of mankind. Modern biotechnology provides breakthrough products and technologies to combat debilitating and rare diseases, reduce our environmental footprint, feed the hungry, … Read more

Ethical, social, legal and IPR (intellectual property rights) issues related to biotechnological development.

Biotechnology through Genetic engineering has made Food Crops more resistant to disease, but the mere act of modification of the naturally selected food crops may actually disturb the delicate balance of Fermentation (C) Tissue Culture (D) Cloning Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified organism? (A) A tomato that is resistant … Read more

Environment and Ecological Issues

ECOLOGY   Ecology is  defined “as a scientific study of the relationship of the living organisms with each other and with their Environment.” The classical texts of the Vedic period such as the Vedas, the Samhitas, the Brahmanas and the Aranyakas–Upanishads contain many references to ecological concepts .The Indian treatise on medicine, the Caraka- Samhita … Read more

Transgenic animals

Transgenic animals Transgenic animals are animals that have been cloned. The medical and biotechnological uses of animal cloning are almost innumerable, as many diseases have been eradicated thanks to the production of these transgenic animals. Transgenic animals development Since the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA by Watson and Crick in 1953, molecular biology … Read more

Causes for Biodiversity Loss

The Silent Extinction: Unraveling the Causes of Biodiversity Loss The Earth’s biodiversity, the vast array of life forms that populate our planet, is facing an unprecedented crisis. From the towering rainforests to the vibrant coral reefs, ecosystems are collapsing, species are disappearing at an alarming rate, and the very fabric of life on Earth is … Read more

Green Revolution and technological changes

  The Green Revolution was initiated in the 1960’s to address the issue of Malnutrition in the developing world. The technology of the Green Revolution involved bio-engineered seeds that worked in Conjunction with chemical Fertilizers and heavy Irrigation to increase crop yields. Green Revolution was largely confined in wheat crop and in northern India such … Read more

Human diseases : Communicable & Non Communicable Diseases, Acute and Chronic Diseases; Causes and Prevention of Infectious, Genetic and Lifestyle Disease.

Diseases – Communicable diseases, Endemic diseases Top 10 Causes of Death (Source: WHO World Health Statistics 2012) Ischemic heart disease 12 % Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 11% Stroke 9% Diarrheal disease 6% Lower respiratory infections 5% Preterm birth complications 4% Tuberculosis 3% Self-inflicted injuries 3% Falls 3% Road injuries 2% Communicable diseases Communicable diseases continue … Read more

Diversity of organism

  Each organism is different from other organisms. The total number of species living on the planet is imprecisely known and published estimates vary from 12 million to over 100 million. This is because there are large numbers of species yet undiscovered and undescribed, and there is not always agreement on whether certain organisms should … Read more

Production of Hybrid seeds and their processing techniques

Seed is the true carrier of technology. In India, three sets of institutions produce seeds:research institutions and agricultural universities; public sector seed producing corporations; andprivate sector firms including multinationals. The last decade has seen two main developmentsin seed market. One, production of quality seed has risen at a rapid rate after 2005-06. And two,public sector … Read more

Impact of Radiation From Mobile Phone Towers on Human Beings And Wildlife

The Silent Threat: Exploring the Impact of Radiation from Mobile Phone Towers on Humans and Wildlife The ubiquitous presence of mobile phone towers has become an integral part of modern life, facilitating seamless communication and connectivity. However, their presence has also sparked concerns regarding the potential health risks associated with the electromagnetic radiation they emit. … Read more