What are self replicating organelles?

Self replicating organelles are those organelles of a cell which can divide themselves and create copies of themselves. The main two self replicating organelles are: Mitochondria Plastids (in plants) Are Peroxisomes self replicating organelles of cell? Peroxisomes are also included by some biologists in the list of self replicating organelles, however they do not have … Read more

What is CoronaVirus?

CoronaVirus is not new, however the recent outbreak of Wuhan city of China has caused a serious concern around the world regarding this virus. Recent outbreak of CoronaVirus began around the seafood and meat market in Wuhan, China. The market had both alive and also recently killed animals for sale. Since its start in December, … Read more

Does Cocaine kill CoronaVirus?

There is an image floating around saying “cocaine kills coronavirus”, raising many questions in people’s minds around the world. However, the news is fake. The fake image tweeted and shared by many people over social media like facebook and instagram is: The image is created by a fake image generator website called breakyourownnews.com This is … Read more

Difference b/w Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Antibiotic, Antimicrobial

There are various terms that are used for the products that get rid of micro-organisms and infections, including: Anti-bacterial Anti-septic Anti-biotic Anti-microbial Sometimes they confuse people that which one should they use. This post is to help you if you’re not sure about these terms and what do they mean. What is meant by Antibacterial? … Read more

Small Cell Carcinoma

incidence of small cell lung carcinoma

Small-cell carcinoma is also called oat-cell carcinoma or small-cell lung cancer (if in lungs). It’s a type of highly malignant tumour, arising within the lung commonly. Small cell carcinoma can also arise occasionally in various other sites in the body, such as: Lungs Cervix Prostate Gastrointestinal tract In lungs, small cell carcinoma makes up 15% … Read more

Difference Between IgM and IgG

What is an Immunoglobulin? Immunoglobulin (or antibody) means a protein that binds to the antigens in certain specific conditions. The antibodies are produced by our immune system as a result of specialised process. They help our body in fighting against various antigens including viruses and bacteria. There are various classes of immunoglobulins including IgG and … Read more

Dengue Fever or Break bone Fever

Dengue fever (pronounced Den-gee) , also known as Dandy fever or Break bone fever, is a mosquito-borne infection that causes a severe flu-like illness. There are four different viruses that can cause dengue fever, all of which spread by a certain type of mosquito. Spread About 86 million people develop illness among 390 million who get … Read more

Winging of Scapula

winging of scapula

A winged scapula is also called scapula alata. This is a condition in which the shoulder blade formed by shoulder bones media end protrudes in an abnormal shape and position on persons back. The abnormal scapula gives the shape of a wing and thus called winged scapula. This condition can be caused due to damage … Read more

MBBS subjects in Pakistan

This is a list of subjects for MBBS in Pakistan divided by Profs (professional examination). Note: MB BS (bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery) is a 5 year course consisting of 4 profs. 1st prof is divided in 2 years, hence making it 5 year in total in Pakistan. In this article we’re going to … Read more