Simple chemical reactions encapsulated into a lipid sphere could have been the origin of the first cell more than 3 billion years ago on a young Earth. From then on, evolution has driven life into a complicated coordination of different types of cells, tissues, organs, organisms, populations and the biosphere. Although, we now understand much more about mechanisms driving life, we are still in the dark about many of the intricate details of these mechanisms. Research is still ongoing. Here, you will find research stories that try to understand the complexity of life in its various forms.
Our skin, being the outermost layer of our body, is very susceptible to wounds. Here we discuss the sophisticated mechanism by which our body heals these wounds.
Scientists studying sleeping spiders find that they sleep very similar to humans. This reveals that sleep must have a very important role in evolution.
Neither a plant nor an animal, fungi are very unique organisms. The black bread mould is especially one such fungus.
When it comes to our cells, staying in shape is very important. This is because the shape of our cells can ultimately control their function.
The cunning, yet genius trapping mechanisms in carnivorous plants.
Why developing a vaccine against HIV has proven so difficult and the 3 promising HIV vaccine candidates to look out for.
From chronic inflammatory pain to migraine, the discovery behind this year’s Nobel Prize could improve the quality of millions of lives.
Converting simple sugary solutions into delicious, syrupy honey, bees can indeed be considered master chefs!
Here, I discuss three interesting strategies proposed by scientists that have the potential to permanently cure type 2 diabetes.
Dogs have contrasting visual abilities when compared to humans.
The role of telomerase in telomere maintenance and ageing.
Researchers recruited hundreds of dogs to a 'theory of mind' experiment, and determined that dogs were more likely to use their visual experience over cues from lying humans when looking for treats.
Researchers identified patterns of brain maturation in worms using electron microscopy, providing insights into brain development in humans.
The most resilient animals known to us.
The answer lies in our evolution, neurobiology and psychology.
How interest in fields outside your established area of interest, can help in integrative thinking.
Why Christmas trees stay green all year long and its relevance to the Christmas culture.
Man the hunter and woman the gatherer? Well maybe not, in the more ancient human societies.
How a serendipitous observation led us to edit the code of life.
A peep into the different kinds of vaccines and how they work.
The war rages on – The adaptive immune system.
The fascinating story of the warriors in our body - The innate immune system.
Actin microfilaments in the movements of neutrophils.
A simple soap bar can instantly crumble the entire framework of the coronavirus particle, rendering it inactive. But how does it do this?
