With the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19, caused by SARS-COV-2, a novel Coronavirus, it is easy to appreciate the relevance and scope of Microbiology more than ever. The origin of the virus is possibly linked to
The Scope of Biochemistry at present
by Subhendu Bandyopadhyay
on March 31, 2020
Introduction to the Programme: Biochemistry is the amalgamation of chemistry and biological sciences. It brings together all of the sciences to study the chemical and physical processes that occur in living organisms. It truly is
As much as 85 per cent of the children studying in school now will have jobs that don’t exist yet – does this statement surprise of shock you? Well, that’s what the future of jobs
CURFEW / NATIONAL LOCK DOWN
by Jyotsna Yagnik
on March 30, 2020
Curfew has its origin in an old French word. The order given by the authority to the people was to extinguish fire at a particular time of evening which was to cover the fire. Originally
Virus and Vibrations
by Saikat Chaterjee
on March 30, 2020
Jobs I Can Get If I Study Biotechnology
by Manoj Kumar Singh
on March 30, 2020
Biotechnology is one of the world’s newest and most important applied sciences of the 21st century. It is the application of different domains of science and technology like physics, chemistry, engineering, law and biology for
Holed Up at Your Homes? Don’t Worry! We Have You Covered!
by Ujjwal K Chowdhury & Sunayan Bhattacharjee
on March 28, 2020
It seems like we are in the middle of a sci-fi action thriller. There is always an expectation that a hero will come and save us from the impending disaster. But alas, no such singular
AI or Artificial Intelligence, has become the latest technical catchword. However, we tend to forget that the first application of AI, was developed more than 75 years back in 1943, by a scientist, William McCulloch
Social Media is the new Opium & Change the only Constant
by Mrityunjoy Chatterjee
on March 25, 2020
We live in magical digital times. Everything is constantly changing all around us. It is a misnomer to call ourselves as “digital natives” anymore. We are immersed in a digital culture. All the eye-rolling cynicism
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19): IN THE EYES OF BIOLOGISTS
by Rudra Prasad Saha & Saptarshi Chatterjee
on March 25, 2020
“Refuting Misconceptions & Rumors in Scientific light” Origin: There were a few pneumonia cases in China (December 2019) among a group of people associated with the sea-food and animal market in Wuhan District. The disease