DNA Or Third Generation Vaccines
DNA vaccines are also called third generation vaccines. These vaccines are made up of a small, circular piece of bacterial DNA (called a plasmid) that has been genetically engineered to…
Gene Therapy
Gene therapy is a medical technique that manipulates genes to treat or prevent a disease. Gene therapy research is focused on the following approaches: · Replacing a gene responsible for disease…
DNA Fingerprinting
DNA fingerprinting refers to identifying complete (or partial) set of genetic information of a particular individual. It is essentially a DNA-based identification system that relies on genetic differences among individuals…
Stem Cells
Stem cells are the raw materials for other body cells. They are considered raw materials, because all other cells with specialised functions are generated from these cells. In other words,…
Cloning
It is a process of asexual reproduction in which the offspring or the progeny is an exact replica of the single parent donor who has contributed the genetic material. Cloning…
Uses of Biotechnology in Environment
Bioremediation It refers to the cleaning of environment with the help of living organisms. Living organisms range from microorganisms to different species of plants. For example, bacteria help in the…
The DRDO
The following table illustrates the major research centers of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) − Laboratory NameArea of ResearchLocationAerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (ADRDE)Parachutes & Aerial SystemsAgraVehicles…
Government Space Agencies
The following table lists down the major government space agencies of the world − Country/RegionAgencyAbbreviationUnited StatesNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASARussiaRussian Federal Space AgencyRFSARussiaRoscosmos State Corporation for Space ActivitiesRoscosmosEuropeEuropean Space AgencyESAJapanJapan…
Indian Space Research Organisations
The following table illustrates the major space research organizations of India − Research OrganizationLocationVikram Sarabhai Space CentreThiruvananthapuram (Kerala)Liquid Propulsion Systems CentreThiruvananthapuram (Kerala) & Bengaluru (Karnataka)Physical Research LaboratoryAhmedabad (Gujarat)Semi-Conductor LaboratoryChandigarhNational Atmospheric…
Satellites Launched by India
The following table lists down the major satellites launched by India − MissionLaunching VehicleYearDisciplineAryabhattaInterkosmos-II1975Earth Sciences Space PhysicsBhaskara Sega-IModified SS-51979Astronomy, Communications, Engineering, Earth SciencesRohini RS-1SLV-3-E21980Earth SciencesAPPLEAriane-1 (V-3)1981CommunicationsBhaskara -IIModified SS-51981Engineering Earth SciencesINSAT-1ADelta…
