About CRISPR Cas-9 CRISPR-Cas9 was adapted from a naturally occurring genome editing system in bacteria. The bacteria capture snippets of DNA from invading viruses and use them to create DNA segments known as CRISPR arrays. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is …
Why in News: China has confirmed the first instance of human infection from H10N3, a rare strain of a virus that normally infects poultry. What is H10N3? H10N3 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which is commonly known …
Why in News? Variant Delta (B.1.617.2), the most pervasive variant of the coronavirus in India, constituted nearly three in four breakthrough infections in Delhi, according to a research study by scientists in Delhi. About the study Scientists found that two …
Why in News: Intel Corp’s CEO said it could take several years for a global shortage of semiconductors to be resolved, a problem that has shuttered some auto production lines and is also being felt in other areas, including consumer …
Why in News: The first total lunar eclipse in more than two years coincided with a supermoon. What is a Lunar Eclipse? A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly behind the earth into its shadow. The earth, sun …
Why in News? Lawmakers, child rights activists and medical experts are raising the alarm against Instagram’s plan to launch a service targeted at children, stating risks to their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. About the move Facebook-owned Instagram is said …
Why in News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that Cyclone Yaas is likely to intensify into a “very severe cyclonic storm”. What is a cyclone? Cyclones are caused by atmospheric disturbances around a low-pressure area distinguished by swift and …