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  1. Cancer Research & ImmunologyRogue Cells, Smart Missiles and Rusting Tumors: The Wildest Science in Cancer ResearchCancer that spreads like an infection, tumors that eat brain chemicals, drugs that make cancer cells rust to death. A tour of the strangest and most promising ideas in…cytorite · Nov 7, 2026 · 15 min
  2. Genetics & BiotechnologyThe Kitchen Appliance That Unlocked the Secret of LifeIn 1952, a standard kitchen blender helped answer one of the biggest questions in biology: What is the genetic material of life? For decades, scientists were locked in a…cytorite · Oct 20, 2026 · 2 min
  3. Genetics & BiotechnologySpudCell: Scientists Built the World's First Synthetic Cell From Scratch And It's AliveScientists at the University of Minnesota built SpudCell, a synthetic cell that feeds, grows, replicates DNA, and divides a milestone for synthetic biology.Cytorite · Jul 10, 2026 · 18 min
  4. Science & Innovation HighlightsThe 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine: Understanding How Our Body Protects ItselfThe 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine honors Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for discovering regulatory T cells and the Foxp3 gene, unlocking immune…Cytorite · Oct 6, 2025 · 5 min
  5. Science & Innovation HighlightsScientific and Biotechnological Breakthroughs of 2024-2025A comprehensive analysis of the most significant scientific and biotechnological breakthroughs of 2024-2025, highlighting the convergence of AI, engineering, and…Cytorite · Oct 2, 2025 · 10 min
  6. Genetics & BiotechnologyThe Genetic Legacy: How Ancient DNA Reveals When Humans and Neanderthals InterbredAncient Genomes Reveal When Modern Humans and Neanderthals Interbred The story of human evolution has taken fascinating turns over the past few decades. With the advent…Cytorite · Dec 15, 2024 · 4 min
  7. Genetics & BiotechnologyTools used in gene cloning (Notes)Restriction Endonucleases: 1. Definition and Basic Concept Restriction endonucleases are specialized enzymes that cleave double-stranded DNA at specific recognition…Cytorite · Sep 17, 2024 · 13 min
  8. Genetics & BiotechnologyIntroduction to Plant Tissue Culture NotesHistorical Perspective of Plant Tissue Culture Plant tissue culture is a technique that allows the growth of plant cells, tissues, or organs in an artificial, sterile…Cytorite · Sep 7, 2024 · 19 min
  9. Technology & Data ScienceNumpy and Inbuilt Functions (Python)Introduction to NumPy NumPy, short for Numerical Python, is a fundamental package for scientific computing in Python. It provides support for large multi-dimensional…Cytorite · Jul 25, 2024 · 6 min
  10. Virology & VaccinesCovishield Clarity: AstraZeneca Vaccine and Rare Blood ClotsIntroduction The AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, known as Covishield in India, has been a critical weapon in our fight against the pandemic. However, recent research has…Cytorite · May 4, 2024 · 4 min
  11. Virology & VaccinesThe New COVID Variant You Need to Know AboutWhat You Need to Know About the New COVID Variant JN.1 Hello and welcome to Cytorite, the website where we bring you science news, research updates, and factual…Cytorite · Dec 18, 2023 · 3 min
  12. Virology & VaccinesThe Revolutionary Story of mRNA VaccinesHello and welcome to Cytorite. In this blog, we are going to talk about the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023, which was awarded to two scientists who made…Cytorite · Oct 24, 2023 · 7 min
  13. Virology & VaccinesUnraveling the Causes Behind the Surge in Novel Viral InfectionsIf you have been following the news lately, you might have noticed that COVID-19 is not the only virus that is causing concern. In fact, there are several other viruses…Cytorite · Mar 18, 2023 · 6 min
  14. Medicine & HealthGlaucoma: The Silent Thief of SightGlaucoma is a group of eye diseases characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to vision loss and blindness. It is often associated with…Cytorite · Jan 23, 2023 · 2 min
  15. Genetics & BiotechnologyThe Priest: Beginning of GeneticsOverview Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) was an Austrian monk and scientist who is considered the father of modern genetics. He conducted extensive research on the inheritance…Cytorite · Jan 21, 2023 · 3 min
  16. Science & Innovation HighlightsSome major discoveries in different areas of biologyA list of some major breakthroughs and discoveries in different areas of biology: - Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace's theory of evolution by natural selection,…Cytorite · Jan 19, 2023 · 2 min
  17. History of Science & BiographiesUNTITLED SCIENTIST- The story of Antoni vonn LeeuwenhoeckAntoni Van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch scientist, who lived in the 17th century and is considered to be the "Father of Microbiology". He was a self-taught scientist and is…Cytorite · Jan 17, 2023 · 2 min
  18. Cancer Research & ImmunologyWhat is Monoclonal antibodies or monoclonal immunoglobulins?Monoclonal antibodies are a type of protein that are produced in the laboratory. They are designed to recognize and bind to specific proteins or substances in the body.…Cytorite · Jan 15, 2023 · 2 min
  19. Genetics & BiotechnologyWhat is CRISPR-Cas9?CRISPR-Cas9 is a powerful genome-editing tool that allows scientists to make precise changes to the genetic code of living organisms. CRISPR stands for Clustered…Cytorite · Jan 14, 2023 · 2 min
  20. Virology & VaccinesYellow fever | Causes, Symptoms and PrecautionsYellow fever is a viral illness that is caused by the yellow fever virus. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito and is found in tropical and…Cytorite · Jan 12, 2023 · 2 min
  21. Virology & VaccinesEVD - Ebola virus diseaseEbola is a viral illness that is caused by the Ebola virus. It is a severe and often fatal disease that affects both humans and nonhuman primates, such as monkeys,…Cytorite · Jan 9, 2023 · 2 min
  22. Virology & VaccinesMonkeypox | Causes, Symptoms and PrecautionsMonkeypox is a rare viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, found primarily in central and West Africa. It is similar to smallpox but generally less severe. The…Cytorite · Jan 5, 2023 · 1 min
  23. Cancer Research & ImmunologyStory of Cancer and the CellThere was once a cell named Cindy who lived in the human body. She was a healthy cell, with a strong nucleus and plenty of mitochondria to keep her energized. Cindy…Cytorite · Dec 30, 2022 · 2 min
  24. Cancer Research & ImmunologyTreatments for cancerThere are many different approaches to treating cancer, and the most appropriate treatment for an individual patient depends on several factors, including the type and…Cytorite · Dec 26, 2022 · 2 min
  25. Medicine & HealthStory of Heart-01There was once a heart named Hearty who lived inside a human body. Hearty was a very important organ, as he was responsible for pumping blood throughout the body and…Cytorite · Dec 24, 2022 · 2 min
  26. Cancer Research & ImmunologyCancer : A cell program disorderCancer is a term used to describe a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. There are many different types…Cytorite · Dec 22, 2022 · 3 min
  27. Evolution & ZoologyWhat makes modern humans unique?The question of what makes modern humans unique has long driven research. Comparisons with our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, therefore provide fascinating…Cytorite · Sep 11, 2022 · 1 min
  28. Microbiology & Cell BiologyThe Story of a cellThe cell as we know it is the basic structural and functional unit of life, or we can call it the basic morphological and physiological unit of the body. If we try to…Cytorite · Jul 27, 2022 · 3 min
  29. Microbiology & Cell BiologyAntibioticsAntibiotics, also known as antibacterials, are medications that destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria.…Cytorite · May 21, 2022 · 2 min
  30. History of Science & BiographiesHar Gobind Khorana (Bio-Pics ep)Har Gobind Khorana was born of Hindu parents in Raipur,a little village in Punjab, which is now part of eastern Pakistan. From the boy who started his primary education…Cytorite · May 11, 2022 · 5 min
  31. Evolution & ZoologyPhylum- Porifera- Commonly known as SPONGES. - Generally marine - Mostly ASYMMETRICAL ANIMALS - Primitive multicellular animals - CELLULAR LEVEL OF ORGANISATION. - Sponges have a water…Cytorite · Jan 5, 2022 · 1 min
  32. History of Science & BiographiesSrinivasa Ramanujan- the magician of mathematicsKnow inspiring tales of the life of the great mathematician ‘Shri Srinivasa Ramanujan’, who is called the magician of mathematics. Very few such talents are born in this…Cytorite · Dec 21, 2021 · 6 min
  33. Microbiology & Cell BiologyDiscovery of Penicillin (पेनिसिलिन की खोज)वर्ष 1928 में फ्लेमिंग ने एक बहुत ही महत्वपूर्ण काम किया। सोमवार, 3 सितंबर को, वह अपनी प्रयोगशाला में लौटे तब उन्होंने देखा कि पेट्री डिश का ढेर वह अपनी बेंच पर छोड़ गए…Cytorite · Dec 20, 2021 · 4 min
  34. Evolution & ZoologyHorse Shoe Crab– An amazing Invertebrates- Horse shoe crabs are “living fossils” meaning they have existed nearly unchanged for at least for 445 million years, well before even dinosaurus existed. - There are…Cytorite · Dec 15, 2021 · 1 min
  35. Medicine & HealthInteresting Heart related Facts- An heart is about the size of a fists. - The right side of your heart pumps blood into your lungs. The left side of your heart pumps blood back through your body. - A…Cytorite · Dec 7, 2021 · 1 min
  36. Evolution & ZoologySpiders’ web secrets unraveledSpiders’ web secrets unraveled Johns Hopkins University Researchers discovered precisely how spiders build webs by using night vision and artificial intelligence to…Cytorite · Dec 4, 2021 · 6 min
  37. Genetics & BiotechnologyThe Nobel Prize 2021 in Physiology or MedicineOur ability to sense heat, cold and touch is essential for survival and underpins our interaction with the world around us. In our daily lives we take these sensations…Cytorite · Dec 3, 2021 · 4 min
  38. Virology & VaccinesPneumoniaPneumonia is a serious lung infection that can be caused by a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The infection causes inflammation in the…Cytorite · Dec 3, 2021 · 2 min
  39. Virology & VaccinesMalariaMalaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. The disease has…Cytorite · Dec 3, 2021 · 2 min
  40. Medicine & HealthThe Nobel Prize 2020 in Physiology or MedicineThe Nobel Prize 2020 in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to 3 scientists: Harvey J Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M Rice for the discovery of Hepatitis C…Cytorite · Dec 3, 2020 · 2 min