Sunaina Rao is a molecular biologist and the Chief Editor of FROMTBOT. Sunaina is also a science illustrator and passionate about science communication.
These three scientists played a significant role in helping us understand some of the fundamentals in human biology and pathology.
Studies show that learning to play music can change the structure of the brain and can be beneficial for everyone, from young children to the aged.
We humans seem to share a unique bond with dogs. Here are some science-backed reasons as to why this might be so.
Scientists show that these aquatic, unicellular organisms can multiply by just eating viruses.
The bubonic plague took millions of lives in the 14th century, sparing only a lucky few. However, studies now show that surviving the plague may have come at an unfortunate cost.
Scientists hack the immune system to treat the autoimmune disease – systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also called Lupus.
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.
Autumn brings with it many changes in the weather as well as in plant and animal behaviour. But why these changes and what is the science behind them?
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!
In our opinion, they were instrumental in normalising the scientific process in pop culture.
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.
The answer lies in our evolution, neurobiology and psychology.
A recent research published in the journal Science, explores how COVID 19 science affected policy making in government agencies, think tanks and IGOs.
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.
