Rhizosphere and Bulk Soil – Plant Growth

The rhizosphere is the narrow region of soil that is directly influenced by associated soil microorganisms and root secretions. The rhizosphere contains many bacteria that feed on sloughed-off plant cells, termed rhizodeposition, and the... Read more →

Strange facts of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease and the most common cause of dementia. Memory Loss and difficulties in problem solving, thinking etc could be main symptoms of the disorder. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease, in which,... Read more →

Natural Toxins in Food

Food contains natural chemicals, including carbohydrates, sugars, proteins and vitamins. But some foods contain potentially harmful natural toxins. Sometimes a toxin is present as a naturally occurring pesticide to ward off insect attack... Read more →

Science of Genetically Modified Crops

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are the organisms whose genetic material is artificially changed which enable to carry out functions that cannot be done normally by naturally. For example, a genetically modified (GM) tomato, is the... Read more →

Pharmacology of CNS Drugs

Drugs affecting the central nervous system (CNS) were among first discovered by the primitive humans and are still the group of most widely used pharmacologic agents. In addition to their uses in therapy, many CNS-active drugs are used without... Read more →
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