http://brainden.com/color-illusions.htm After our discussion with Prof. Bevil Conway in class about the various optical illusions like that of the famous dress and the Rubik’s cube, I was intrigued and wanted to experience some more optical illusions firsthand. I came across … Continue reading
Coming across one of the blog entries on rainbows, I immediately thought of the time when I saw the Northern Lights while on holiday. Till date, it is one of the most spectacular and breathtaking phenomenon I have ever seen! … Continue reading
When certain proteins are exposed to heat or chemicals, they become denatured, i.e. change state or qualities. Their secondary and tertiary structures are disrupted, while it’s primary structure still remains intact. For instance, when you boil an egg, the protein … Continue reading
Prion protein diseases as neurodegenerative diseases along with the video on the impact of prion proteins on brain cells, got me thinking about how these mutated protein structures have the ability to affect certain functions controlled by our brain and … Continue reading
Our introduction to prion diseases this week, like the mad cow disease and scrapie, got me interested in reading more about prion diseases. Usually we classify diseases into four categories: genetic, degenerative, infectious or bacterial/viral. However, it was interesting to … Continue reading
http://www.adventurewomen.com/blog/article/11-places-to-see-before-the-disappear-taj-mahal/http://blog.travelworldpassport.com/taj-mahal-a-marble-mausoleum-for-the-love-of-life/ I found the video on the impact of acid-base reactions particularly on statues very interesting. It was surprising to hear that water in it’s neutrality can act as an acid or a base, by either donating or accepting a … Continue reading