December 2019 – Dr Ramakanta's Ideas

Malaria and Hemoglobinopathy

[Plasmodium falciparum was a quiet ancient organism. Recent biomolecular research has dated their existense to 100,000 years ago.]…70,000 years ago, we Homo Sapiens were roaming in Africa and Mediterranean and were just preparing to migrate Eastward in search of a warmer climates of the tropics. To Asia minor, India, Australia. Rest of the world. YourContinue reading “Malaria and Hemoglobinopathy”

The Phoebus Cartel

Sometimes I wonder why didn’t the olive oil in the Big Bazar has an expiry date ? While the tooth paste I eat can live for 3 years, the betadine cream I apply externally should expire within 2 years ? Why are the MNCs too eager to display the expiry date as boldly as possible?Continue reading “The Phoebus Cartel”

CRISPR CAS9-2

(Know your Body with Dr RK Mahapatra.) CRISPR CAS9 is the new Gene editing program which is going to change the next generation of human race. Just like vaccination wiped out Small pox, Poliomyelitis from the face of Earth, it has the power to delete genetic diseases and cancers afflicting the humanity. In contrast toContinue reading “CRISPR CAS9-2”

The Book of Gene.

Every human rich or poor is a proud owner of a huge book of Gene. It’s unique to him and decides whether that gentleman will be dark or fair, tall or short, healthy or sick. Our Gene is a very long, linear molecule, a coded version of how to make another copy of us. It’sContinue reading “The Book of Gene.”

What is Mutation ?

(Know your health with Dr RK Mahapatra ) We all need oxygen . But how does this oxygen reach every cell of our body ? The biggest transport system in nature. Inside our body, sleek red round things called RBCs collect this oxygen from our lung and supply it to every nook and corner ofContinue reading “What is Mutation ?”