Biology

Why more than 300 combinations of medicines are banned in India?

Health ministry had banned more than 300 combinations of medicines or drugs in India. Do you know what are fixed drug combinations, why they are harmful for health, why government had banned these medicines in India? Let us find out through this article.

What is Pasteurised or homogenised milk?

The milk that we get from the nearby shops in the packet is known as pasteurised milk. But do you know what is pasteurisation, homogenisation, how pasteurised milk is prepared, is it beneficial for health or not etc. Let us study through this article.

Do you know Women have more active brain than Men

One research has shown that women's brain is more active than men. In this article, we will study about the experiment of the researchers that why women have more active brains than men.

What types of toxins are present in Tap water?

What type of toxins and chemicals are present in tap water, why tap water is injurious to health or not suitable for drinking these days, what type of diseases are caused due to these chemicals etc. are discussed in this article.

Do you know that Apple seeds are Poisonous?

Apple is considered good for health. Even the doctor says to eat an apple every day. But do you know that apple seeds are poisonous or can be deadly. Let's study through this article.

What is ‘High Grade’ Metastatic Cancer?

Cancer is caused when abnormal cells divide in an uncontrolled way and can develop almost anywhere in the body. Let us study through this article about the high grade metastatic cancer, its symptoms, where it spreads in the body, causes etc.

What is Ozone Pollution and how it affects health?

We all know that ozone protect us from UV rays coming from the sun. Then what is ozone pollution, how it is harmful for health and environment. Let us study from this article about ozone pollution.

What is PM 2.5 and PM10 and how they affect health?

PM stands for Particulate Matter. PM2.5 and PM10 are minute particles present in the air and exposure to it is very harmful for health. When the level of these particles increases and penetrate deeply in to the lungs, you can experience number of health impacts like breathing problem, burning or sensation in the eyes etc. Let's study through this article what are PM2.5 and PM10 and how they affect health?

What does Apgar score mean?

Apgar score is the test given to infants just after birth to test the condition whether he or she has breathing problem or not, what is the colour of the baby, about his or her heart beat etc. Let us study more about Apgar score, who invented it, what does Apgar stands for, it has any limitation or not etc. through this article.

10 important facts about Alzheimer's disease

In Alzheimer’s disease loss of connections between nerve cells (neurons) in the brain occurs. Progressively brain disorder which slowly destroys memory and thinking skills etc. In older adults it is the most common cause of dementia. Let us study 10 important or essential facts about Alzheimer’s disease through this article.

What is Nipah Virus and how it is transmitted?

Nipah Virus causes severe infection in humans and animals and get its name from the village of Malaysia where first time it was identified. Let us study through this article about Nipah Virus, symptoms of Nipah Virus infection, prevention and cure etc.

Dementia disease: Causes, Symptoms and Cure

Dementia is not a specific disease. It is overall term that describes a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Let us study through this article about causes, symptoms, types and cure of Dementia disease.

What is a Thalassemia Disease?

Thalassemia is an inherited disease which comes from parents to children. It is a blood condition which leads anaemia and fatigue. Let us study from this article about thalassemia disease, its types, causes and symptoms etc.

What is the difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

The cell was discovered by Robert Hook in 1665. Some cells have membrane bound organelles and some do not have. Two types of cells are found in an organisms depending upon the internal structure of cell that is Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic. Let us study through this article about Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cell, what is the difference between them etc.

9 Interesting facts about Protozoa

Protozoa are small, single-celled organisms that live in moist environment, such as ponds, swamps and soils. They can survive themselves or sometimes live as a parasite inside the plants or animals. Let us study 9 interesting facts about protozoa through this article.

Why are mosquito bites so itchy?

Have you ever noticed that when mosquito bites, it seems like nothing happened, but after a while it becomes a red stain and it starts itching. Let us study through this article why mosquito bites are so itchy, is there any scientific reason behind it.

15 Unknown facts about Viruses

Viruses are parasites, their infections cause many diseases in the host organism and they spread from one host to the other. Several diseases are caused due to virus, but they are also used for some beneficial works. Let's study some interesting and unknown facts about viruses through this article.

List of different branches of Biology and their Fathers

Biology means study of life. There was a gradual development of biology in the era of Aristotle. This article deals with the list of different branches of biology and their fathers which is very useful for students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, State Services, NDA, CDS and Railways, and will also increase your knowledge.

What are Salivary Glands and their Functions?

Salivary glands secrete saliva in the mouth which helps in the digestion of food. Saliva is 98% of water but contains electrolytes, antibacterial compounds, mucus, enzymes etc. This article deals with Salivary glands function and types.

What is Tissue Culture and its importance in Plants?

Tissue culture is a technique of growing new plants tissue by transferring them into an artificial environment in which they can continue and function. This article deals with tissue culture, process how it is done, its importance and advantages.