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This collection of nine essays provides an entertaining and thoughtful glimpse into trending topics in our lives. The author, Dr. Akula, tackles questions on life, science, and society from a biologist's perspective. The book covers a broad range of topics, including common questions with complex answers intermixed with some religion and humor, making it a great read to give your brain cells a boost.
The field of Science is massive - in fact, it's the size of the universe, which means picking just a few topics to discuss is no mean feat. This book is a start, but there is more to come as Dr. Akula explores various subjects to discuss and shed new light on. This collection of essays will appeal to scientists, and to lay readers with an interest in the natural sciences. Its goal is to ensure that science isn't accessible to only a few people, but is instead disseminated to many. After all, a Smart World is the key to a Better Tomorrow and a Brighter Future.
List of contents
Chapter 1. Understanding Order in the disorder.- Chapter 2. Einstein's theory of relativity borrowed from the spice rack of Hinduism?.- Chapter 3. Flu or a bug?.- Chapter 4. Why I chose evolution over religion!.- Chapter 5. It is mi(y) RNA!.- Chapter 6. A morons footnote to controlling human brain.- Chapter 7. An insiders' view!.- Chapter 8. Down the Line.- Chapter 9: What is intelligence?
About the author
Twenty-five years ago, Shaw M. Akula migrated from India to the US to pursue his higher education. He is a veterinarian by training and a researcher by choice. Currently, he is a biomedical researcher at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Akula’s current research focus is on understanding the roles of miRNAs in virus pathogenesis and cancer biology. Apart from reviewing grants, he also serves on editorial board of peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr. Akula draws inspiration for his essays from his experience as a researcher and his daily life. His natural sense of humor helps lighten deep topics, making for fun and insightful reading. He continues to enjoy research, teaching, travelling, playing tennis and spending quality time with his family.
Summary
This collection of nine essays provides an entertaining and thoughtful glimpse into trending topics in our lives. The author, Dr. Akula, tackles questions on life, science, and society from a biologist’s perspective. The book covers a broad range of topics, including common questions with complex answers intermixed with some religion and humor, making it a great read to give your brain cells a boost.
The field of Science is massive - in fact, it’s the size of the universe, which means picking just a few topics to discuss is no mean feat. This book is a start, but there is more to come as Dr. Akula explores various subjects to discuss and shed new light on. This collection of essays will appeal to scientists, and to lay readers with an interest in the natural sciences. Its goal is to ensure that science isn’t accessible to only a few people, but is instead disseminated to many. After all, a Smart World is the key to a Better Tomorrow and a Brighter Future.
