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Humanities

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                                           Humanities encompass a wide range of disciplines that explore human culture, society, history, language, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These disciplines provide insights into the human experience, values, beliefs, and creativity throughout history and across cultures. Some key areas within the humanities include: Literature: The study of written works, including novels, poetry, drama, and essays, with a focus on interpretation, analysis, and criticism. History: The study of past events, societies, and cultures, as well as the methods and sources used to reconstruct and interpret historical narratives. Philosophy: The examination of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, morality, and the nature of reality through critical thinking and rational inquiry. Linguistics: The scientific study of language, including its structure, history, variation, and use in communication, as well as the cognitive and social aspects of la
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Pharmaceutical Science

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                                 Pharmaceutical Science Pharmaceutical science is the multidisciplinary field that encompasses the discovery, development, production, and evaluation of drugs and medications. It combines principles and techniques from various scientific disciplines such as chemistry, biology, pharmacology, medicine, and engineering to create safe and effective pharmaceutical products for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.                             Drug Discovery: The process of identifying and designing new chemical compounds or biological molecules with therapeutic potential. This includes target identification, compound screening, lead optimization, and preclinical testing. Drug Development: The translation of promising drug candidates into pharmaceutical products suitable for clinical use. This involves formulation development, preclinical pharmacology and toxicology studies, as well as clinical trials to assess safety, efficacy, and dosage regi
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Digital dentistry

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                                          Digital dentistry Digital dentistry refers to the use of digital technologies to enhance dental practice, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care. It encompasses various technologies and tools such as digital imaging, computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), intraoral scanners, 3D printing, and virtual reality. In digital dentistry, traditional dental procedures are often replaced or augmented by digital alternatives, leading to increased accuracy, efficiency, and patient comfort. For example, digital impressions captured by intraoral scanners eliminate the need for messy traditional impression materials, while CAD/CAM systems allow for the fabrication of precise and customized dental restorations like crowns, bridges, and veneers. Digital dentistry also enables better communication between dental professionals and their patients through visualizations of treatment plans and digital simulations of pote
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Plant Breeding

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                                          Plant Breeding  Plant breeding is the science and art of manipulating plant genetics to produce new and improved varieties with desired traits. It involves controlled mating and selection of plants to create offspring with specific characteristics such as higher yield, disease resistance, tolerance to environmental stresses, improved nutritional content, or better adaptation to particular growing conditions. Plant breeding methods include traditional breeding techniques such as selective breeding, hybridization, and mutation breeding, as well as modern biotechnological approaches like molecular marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genetic engineering. The ultimate goal of plant breeding is to develop cultivars that meet the needs of farmers, consumers, and the environment, contributing to food security, agricultural sustainability, and economic prosperity. By continually improving crop varieties, plant breeders play a critical role in addressing
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Green chemistry

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                                       Adopting ‘Green Approach’ in Drug Discovery In the fast-changing global industrial arena, sustainability has become quite crucial. It is a critical issue across multiple industries; the healthcare and clinical research sectors are no exception. Hospitals and clinical facilities produce tonnes of waste alongside carbon emissions. Medical research consumes non-renewable resources at a staggering rate, which can have a long-term impact on the environment. Sustainable drug discovery and development is positioned as a key initiative in the long-drawn fight against climate change and reducing the detrimental impact on the environment, linked with the health and clinical industry. Let’s explore how India can nail this ‘green target’. Integrating sustainable drug discovery practices enables more innovative and practical solutions that minimise the environmental impact. The demand for new medications and treatments will not decrease, which makes it crucial
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Ethnobotany

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Ethnobotany is the scientific study of how various cultures use plants. It combines elements of anthropology, botany, ecology, and pharmacology to understand the relationships between plants and people. Ethnobotanists study how different societies interact with plants for food, medicine, shelter, clothing, rituals, and other purposes. Traditional Knowledge: Ethnobotany involves documenting and understanding the traditional knowledge of indigenous and local communities regarding plants. This knowledge often encompasses detailed information about the uses of various plants, their medicinal properties, cultivation techniques, and folklore associated with them. Medicinal Plants: Ethnobotanists study the medicinal properties of plants used in traditional medicine systems around the world. They explore the efficacy of traditional remedies, identify bioactive compounds in medicinal plants, and assess their potential for modern drug discovery. Cultural Practices: Plants play a significant role
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Mycologists Find the Oldest Disease-Causing Fungus Yet, Locked in Combat With an Ancient Plant!

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  It's astounding how we continue looking for alien life when we have fungi back on Earth. Shiitake and button mushrooms look otherworldly already, but even these seem like plain Janes compared to other stuff you can stumble upon in the wild. From species that zombify insects to those resembling fingers of demons and corpses, you'd have to present a pretty strong argument to convince me these aren't stuff spilling over from other dimensions or worlds. However, their service to the environment cannot be understated. In addition to helping lock tons of carbon in our soils, they act like grocery stores for plant roots looking for a quick nutritious snack. But even these Jekylls have a famously deadly Hyde, inflicting more diseases on plants than any pest on the planet. And now, Scotland’s Natural History Museum has announced the discovery of the oldest disease-causing fungus within its fossil collections. The new fungal plant pathogen, named  Potteromyces asteroxylicola , is a
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