Potteromyces asteroxylicola : Old Fungus Fossil Researchers discover a 407-million-year-old fungus fossil, Potteromyces asteroxylicola in the Rhynie Chert, marking the oldest evidence of fungi causing diseases. Potteromyces asteroxylicola was found infecting the ancient plant Asteroxylon mackiei, showcasing a predator-prey interaction that occurred while the plant was alive. The unique reproductive structures of Potteromyces, known as […]
Day: December 11, 2023
Banni Grassland : Setup Of Cheetah Breeding And Conservation Centre
Banni Grassland : Setup Of Cheetah Breeding And Conservation Centre The Gujarat Government recently said that the Central Government has approved setting up a cheetah breeding and conservation centre in the Banni Grassland. Banni Grassland is located along the northern border of Kachchh district. It is one of the largest grasslands in the Indian subcontinent […]
Goldilocks Effect On The Economy
Goldilocks Effect On The Economy: The RBI’s growth and inflation forecasts indicate a Goldilocks Effect on the economy by the second quarter of the next fiscal year. Goldilocks Effect or the Goldilocks Principle, is the premise that people are inclined to seek ‘just the right’ amount of something. People prefer something that is neither too […]
Syphilis : Cases Reported In US
Syphilis : Cases Reported In US Cases of ocular syphilis has been recently reported in Michigan, US. Syphilis is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). It is caused by the bacteria, Treponema pallidum. After the infection happens, syphilis bacteria can stay in the body for many years without causing symptoms. But the infection can become active […]
