BioDiaries

An apple a day: Does it really keep the doctor away?An apple a day: Does it really keep the doctor away?

February 29, 2024| Gayathri| 0 Comments | 12:59 pm

We have all heard the phrase “An Apple a day keeps the doctor away” Wales, 1913 It originated in Wales in 1913. However, this was derived from a much earlier

RNA’s Pivotal Role in the Aging Saga: Deciphering Molecular MechanismsRNA’s Pivotal Role in the Aging Saga: Deciphering Molecular Mechanisms

February 27, 2024| Gayathri| 0 Comments | 1:35 pm

There are several molecular mechanisms of aging being researched globally. Read about the latest research on the role of RNA in aging.

Carbohydrate metabolismCarbohydrate metabolism

February 25, 2024| Gayathri| 0 Comments | 11:42 am

Glycolysis: fate of pyruvate under anaerobic and anaerobic conditions You are well aware of the Glycolytic cycle/ glycolysis. It involves the splitting of glucose (glycol: sugar and lysis: split) to

Feathered Ballet: The Spectacular Elegance of Peacocks in DanceFeathered Ballet: The Spectacular Elegance of Peacocks in Dance

February 19, 2024| Gayathri| 3 Comments | 2:42 am

The peacocks elegant dance in the rain with its dazzling feathers are a treat to watch. But, they are beyond their courtship dance. Read more.

Can a CT scan cause cancer? Debunking the mythCan a CT scan cause cancer? Debunking the myth

February 13, 2024| Gayathri| 0 Comments | 1:58 pm

What is a CT scan? CT scan stands for computerised tomography and is an imaging procedure similar to an X-ray. It helps us visualise specific ares of the body in

Enzymes: the biological catalystsEnzymes: the biological catalysts

February 13, 2024| Gayathri| 0 Comment | 10:28 am

Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts. All enzymes are proteins, but, not all proteins are enzymes. As catalysts, they mediate different biologically important reactions. All through my previous