Anna Purna - Articles

RNA Interference - A Regulatory Mechanism in a Living Cell

RNA interference mechanism is a regulatory mechanism inbuilt in the cell. It also safeguards the cell from foreign bodies like viruses and transposons. This mechanism in the cell is brought about by microRNA (miRNA) and small interfering RNA (siRNA). The detection of this mechanism has opened up doors for new medical and biotechnological applications. Read

By: Anna Purna | 09/10/2009 | Science

BRAIN DAMAGE AFFECTS MENTAL PROCESSES AND BEHAVIOR

Brain, the vital component of the central nervous system, affects a person’s mental process like behavior, thinking, etc. Causes like prolonged hypoxia and poisoning lead to widespread brain damage. Physical trauma, stroke or neurological illness could lead to localized brain damage. Some of the impacts on the metal processes due to damage of the brains parts like Medulla oblongata, Reticular formation, Cerebellum, Hypothalamus, Amygdale and Hippocampus have been discussed in the article below. Read

By: Anna Purna | 08/10/2009 | Mental Health

Pathway Curation: An Upcoming Area in Bioinformatics

Career advice on upcoming areas in Bio-curation for students studying bio-informatics. Lists possible opportunities and growth path. Read

By: Anna Purna | 20/09/2009 | Careers