Q. How does our body fight a virus ? A. By producing antibodies against it. The rules of immunology state that in order to develop adequate and accurate antibodies against any infection, you must suffer the full infection at least once. Otherwise the antibodies will be inadequate and ineffective. We usually develop good quality antibodiesContinue reading “What is mRNA Vaccine ?”
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How does our body make insulin ?
( A brief overview of how our DNA, mRNA and Ribosome manufacture the 22,000 proteins we need every day for our daily activities.) What is mRNA ? Inside the human cell, each protein ( say insulin to enzymes and hormones) are printed by the 3D printer called Ribosome as per the code encrypted in theContinue reading “How does our body make insulin ?”
Ryonen’s Face
Change is the only constant. Ryonen, the beautiful courtesan of the empress of Japan was a ravishing beauty at the tender age of 17. Oneday, the beautiful Empress died suddenly and Ryonen became acutely aware of the impermanence of beauty and life in this world. It was then that she decided to study zen. SheContinue reading “Ryonen’s Face”
China on move on its 71st national day while rest of the world watches from indoors.
It’s China’s 71st National Day today. *1st October. Millions of Chinese are on the move for a week of holiday while the rest of the world stays indoor . Bookings for domestic flights in China have *increased* by 10.5% on last year as most countries are under lockdown. The great wall of China, the LeshanContinue reading “China on move on its 71st national day while rest of the world watches from indoors.”
Viru, the Unstoppable
Let me call this virus by a name: Viru in memory of that unpredictable yet unstoppable dashing opener. ( a story of the duel between SARS CoV 2 and my bodyguards) Here’s Viru’s innings described in a lay man’s terms: Viru can enter us only through our nose. ( mouth and eyes also.) But itContinue reading “Viru, the Unstoppable”
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