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Cryo-Electron Microscopy: Advanced Version of Microscopy

Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) is an advanced form of microscopy that allows observation of tiny specimens in their natural environment.  It is also known as electron cryomicroscopy. It is an advanced version of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). What is microscopy? Microscopy is the study of tiny objects and specimens that cannot be seen with the naked

Vitamins: Their sources and functions

The word vitamin is derived from the Latin word ‘vita’ meaning life.  A vitamin is a vital nutrient required for the survival of organisms. But the interesting aspect is that vitamins are not produced by the body. If at all some of the vitamins are produced, it is only in limited quantity and is not

Mushrooms :Facts you always wanted to know

Mushrooms belong to the class of fungi. You can see them in your garden during rainy season. They start to grow in damp places all of a sudden and once fully grown they decay as soon as possible. They come in different shapes and sizes. They are compared to the plants in a way that