Life Sciences

Sustainability is the cry in today’s world by many concerned earth dwellers with a view of developing the earth’s resources in such a manner that it will not be depleted for future generations. Key to these developments is justice and equity regarding the redistribution of all goods and service on planet earth. The question is: What could theology and the church’s contribution be to this quest of sustainability of the earth’s resources?

Estuaries are important sinks of pollutants derived from anthropogenic activities. Fish inhabiting these areas have been proposed as sentinels for pollution monitoring through assessment of sensitive biomarkers. Biomarkers can be defined as a change in biological response, ranging from molecular through behavioural changes, which can be related to exposure or effects of environmental contaminants. The present study was focused to examine the histological changes in the comparatively in polluted samples collected from two different sites.

The study was conducted during the year 2013 with a specific objective i.e., to study the selected agro-economic, socio-psychological and communicational variables for identifying the areas requiring necessary interventions for enhancing ginger production within the study area. For the assessment of facts, 100 ginger growers i.e. marginal and small farmers have been randomly selected form five gram panchayats of Pulbazar-Bijanbari block of Dist.-Darjeeling, West Bengal. Pearson’s correlation co-efficient have been used as a statistical tool for analysis of the data.

Talus is the important tarsal bone which participates in the formation of talocrural, subtarsal and talocalcaneonavicular joints. In the subtalar region, anatomical variation is particularly present on the talus as well as on the calcaneus. The prior knowledge of anatomical setup of talus and its various articulations are significant in diagnosis of underlying pathology of the foot like Congenital telipes equinovarus, Pes planus, high arched foot etc. as a result there are changes in its morphology and also help in its treatment.

Dress codes vary widely, and many cultures have different and strong “modesty codes”. Many people have certain clothing expectations and, or thoughts about what is reasonable or justified for people to wear. When the majority of people share the same expectations in a society, standards form, and standards are guidelines and principles that set forth what’s appropriate, or suitable to wear. Dress is seen as a visible symbol for fundamental beliefs that can be influenced by several factors, therefore, resulting in various types of clothing styles that are worn.

The main moments of historic-ethnographical importance of development of the main traditional branches of craftsmanship of Ganja in this scientific work for the first time has been systematic investigated on the basis of innovative technologies and facts. Also were researched the basic skill characteristics of different wares of these traditional handicraft branches.

The current study was an attempt at elucidating the inhibitory potentials of certain plants against biofilm forming bacteria. Plants chosen for analysis were Leucusaspera, Cassia alata, Cadabafruticosa, Carica papaya, Terminaliachebula, Barringtoniaacutangula, Wrightiatinctoria and Eupatorium triplinerve. In this study biofilm forming bacteria were isolated from pipelines and water filter candles fromin and around Chennai. Biofilm forming bacteria was identified by Microtitre plate assay. Further confirmation of bacterial species was obtained by biochemical tests and 16S rRNA analysis.

The menace of malnutrition has been considered as the deadliest factor causing great hindrance towards ensuring a decent and secure livelihood.  Basically, the problem of malnutrition has got social, political, technical and motivational dimensions as well.  Education being the basic driving force for any economy and progress per se, the school going children need to be focused and attended comprehensively so that they can grow up themselves as healthy citizens having belligerent mind and body.  But unfortunately almost 80% of the school going children in India are suffering from deleteriou

Miscibility studies have been conducted on solutions of blends of Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (NaCMC) and Poly (ethyleneglycol) (PEG) over an extended range of concentrations in water. The Viscosity , Ultrasonic velocity, density, and refractive index of the blends have been measured for different compositions viz., 0/100, 20/80, 40/60, 50/50, 60/40, 80/20 and 100/0 of NaCMC/PEG blends in water at 300 C.

Anatomical variations in the formation and branching pattern of the brachial plexus are known. However, presence of various anomalies in the same cadaver, differing on the two sides is very rare. The present study aims to record the prevalence of such variations with embryological explanation and clinical implications. The study was carried out on thirty upper limbs from fifteen adult human cadavers. The brachial plexuses were exposed and dissected as per standard guidelines. The formation and branching pattern was observed.