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Magic Mushrooms Q: What is a magic mushroom? Krishna: Psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms are a polyphyletic, informal group of fungi… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 16, 2021 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Amazing feat: Researchers built artificial chromosome that actually works wonderfully We are living in exciting times. Biotechnologists from all over the world are trying to engineer yeast cells and other micro-organisms such… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 13, 2021 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Can smoke alarms go off without smoke being detected? Can smoke alarms go off without smoke being detected? Krishna: Yes, sometimes, under certain condition according to experts. First let us l… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 10, 2021 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Why the universe has less antimatter than matter Discovery sheds light on the great mystery of why the universe has less antimatter than matter It's one of the greatest puzzles in physics… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 7, 2021 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Nanoparticle drug-delivery system developed to treat brain disorders In the past few decades, researchers have identified biological pathways leading to neurodegenerative diseases and developed promising mol… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 4, 2021 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Qs people asked me on science and my replies to them - part 222 Q: It seems a US Nurse tested +ve over a week after receiving Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine? Why did she test positive after taking the vaccine?… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Dec 31, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Qs people asked me on science and my replies to them - part 221 Q: Who are the best runners in the world and why? Q: Why are Kenyans such good runners? Q: What is the science behind becoming long distanc… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Dec 30, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
A new drug discovery strategy for "undruggable" drug targets A research team has developed a new drug discovery method targeting membrane proteins on live cells. Membrane proteins play important roles… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Dec 29, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
How do animals sleep? How do animals sleep? This is a question some children asked me recently. This answer can be written as a book as the animal kingdom is hu… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Dec 28, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Qs people asked me on science and my replies to them - part 220 Q: Does microwaving foods cause loss of nutrition? Krishna: Yes, to some extent, according to research. To clarify the effects of microwave… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Dec 28, 2020 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa