Kiranjeet Kaur (Biotechnologist)

  Louis Pasteur’s Famous Quotes about Science (French chemist & pharmacist ) Photo/Unsplash  Louis Pasteur was a renowned French chemist and pharmacist. He was born on 27 December 1822, in Dole, France. He is best known for inventing the process that bears his name, pasteurization, which is a process to kill microbes and prevent spoilage in beer, milk, and other goods. He is famous for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization. He is regarded as the founder of modern bacteriology and has been honored as the “Father of bacteriology” and the “ Father of Microbiology” (together with Robert Koch and Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek). His scientific career spanned the fields of Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. Here are some of Louis Pasteur’s famous quotes about science: #1 “Little science takes you away from God but more of it takes you to Him.” #2 “The more I study nature, the more I stand amazed at th...

  Which milk is good for our health, “Hot or cold milk”? (Are the qualities of taking any form of milk the same?) Photo/Unsplash  M ilk is consumed at every stage of life, from infancy to old age. It plays a crucial role in our balanced diet, providing a bundle of essential nutrients. Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium. Drinking a glass of milk each day can help improve various health issues. Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food contains water. Protein, lactose, sugar, fiber, carbs, and fat. It contains vitamins ( mainly vitamin D ) and minerals (Potassium, Calcium)that are essential for our growth and development. Consumption of milk either directly or in the form of milk products like cheese, curd, etc. is a very common part of our daily life. Milk is a major part of a diet. Milk is a natural product and its byproducts are synthesized in Dairy industries. Milk has benefits in controlling osteoporosis and blood pressure. Howe...

  Drug addiction’s harmful effects never choose age and gender  (The drug affects everyone differently) Photo/Unsplash  D rug addiction is a harmful habit that affects the human body, regardless of age or gender. Consumption of drugs without a prescription has detrimental effects and can lead to death. The addiction to drugs never chooses age and gender the effects of addiction to drug act differently. Prenatal Drug Exposure When a pregnant woman takes narcotic drugs, it poses significant risks to the health of the fetus. These risks can lead to various long-term effects on the newborn baby. Some of the health issues related to drug use during pregnancy include: Photo/Unsplash  Premature babies Potential damage to the fetus The child may be born with a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) The child may be born with Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) The child may be born with Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder ( ARND) Shows many physical deformities Reduced cogni...

  Dead Man’s Finger Xylaria Polymorpha: Saprobic Fungus Photo/Unsplash “ Plants and mushrooms have intelligence and they want us to take care of the environment. They want to communicate that to us in a way we can understand .”-Paul Stamets Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. They can be classified into four divisions as follows: 1. Chytridiomycota (Chytrids) 2. Zygomycota (Bread molds) 3. Ascomycota (Yeasts and sac fungi) 4. Basidiomycota (Club fungi) Some fungi are capable of causing superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous, or systemic diseases. Dead Man’s Fingers Xylaria polymorpha, Dead Man’s Fingers, is a saprobic fungus commonly found in forests on decaying wood, injured trees, stumps, and woodland areas. It resembles burned wood and is polymorphic, existing in many forms. The scientific classification of Xylaria Polymorpha is shown below- Scientific classification of Xylaria Polymorpha Domain: Eukaryota...

  AI in Biotechnology  Role of AI in the Biotechnology Field  Photo/ Unsplash T oday’s cutting-edge tool is AI, shorts for Artificial Intelligence , which is used in various applications and can be defined as intelligence exhibited in a complex system. The role of AI in machines is to take intelligent actions to maximize their chances of achieving defined goals. Alan Turing was the first person to conduct substantial research in the field that he called Machine Intelligence . Nowadays high profile applications like Google Search, YouTube, Amazon, Google Assistant, Apple Intelligence, AI art, etc. all include and are embedded with applications of AI.  The role of AI in influencing society and the economy is evident through increased automation, data-driven decision-making, and its impact on job markets, healthcare, education, and various industries. “Now, let’s discuss the role of AI in the various fields of biotechnology.” Role of AI in the field of Biotechnology...

  Earthly Sky Glow (Light Pollution: Introduction, Types, Causes, Effects, and Prevention) Photo/Unsplash   “Environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented”– Barry Commoner.   Pollution involves introducing harmful materials, known as pollutants, into the environment. This pollution can cause damage to the quality of our environment, leading to degradation and environmental crises. Pollutants can result from human activities or natural disasters. In this article, we will discuss light pollution. Light is electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye to see an object. Light shows interaction with matters that helped shape the structure of the universe. Excess of everything is bad because, as we know, "too much greed is not good." The excessive use of artificial light sources during the day and night causes pollution. It acts as a pollutant, causing light pollution that harms our environment." Light Pollution T...