Daily Positivity

   Relaxing and absorbing positive energy is a crucial element of my personal growth. 

   I forget the past to embrace the future.

   I am very positive about new things. 

  A bad situation goes away when I change my attitude. 

 I am curious, not nervous about my future. 

   All the good and bad things that happen to me are contributing to my growth as an individual. 

   I am my own version of perfect. 

   I feel lucky to be me. 

   My positive attitude attracts positive events in my life. 

 I am connected to my true self.  

 Today I am going to shed away my fears to be fearless. 

   Today is a new day to begin on the path of personal growth. 

   I want the best for me and my loved ones. 

  When I struggle with something, I ask for help. 

   I maintain a healthy balance between work and life. 

 If the storm is strong, then I am stronger. 

 I possess an open attitude towards new possibilities and dreams. 

  My actions are inspired by the motivation to possess a kind heart.

   I have a positive attitude toward my new beginnings. 

  I engage in activities that induce my growth. 

   I look back just to evaluate my progress. 

 I deserve every moment of peace and happiness. 

 I listen to myself for good advice. 

   I avoid excuses that come in my way to unveil my full potential. 

   I neglect the inner negative voice. 

  Thank you so much for joining me in my one more blog about enzymes! This month we are going to explore Ribonuclease. In my February edition of this series, I briefly mentioned DNA replication. DNA replication is a part of the process of protein production. After DNA replication, the cell engages in a process known as Transcription where the DNA is converted to RNA. The  RNA is then transported out of the nucleus of the cell to be synthesized into proteins. This process is commonly referred to as Translation.              Cells produce the messenger RNA which acts as a messenger that transports the genetic information to the cytoplasm of the cell. Now cells do not produce protein continuously. I mean cells are busy creatures. They would not waste their time and energy on something they do not have to do continuously. That is why it becomes crucial for the cells to regulate the mRNA levels in the cells. There are nu...

  I hope you enjoyed reading about DNA polymerase last month! This month we are discussing an essential enzyme also known as Rubisco. We have to respect this mighty enzyme which happens to be the most abundant enzyme on this planet. Without this plant enzyme, planet Earth would have no life. Hence, dedicating a blog to this ultra-important enzyme makes sense, right?  RuBisCo or Ribulose biphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase is found in the plants and is a major enzyme in the process of photosynthesis. We will first briefly go over the process of photosynthesis. Ideally, photosynthesis is the reverse pathway to cellular respiration (refer to the January edition of the blog to understand cellular respiration). Unlike cellular respiration which is a catabolic (breaking down the energy source) pathway, photosynthesis is an anabolic pathway (synthesizing an energy source) that synthesizes glucose from water and carbon dioxide. The reaction formula of photosynthesis is as follows: 6...

  We all know that little kids grow with time, we also know that a skin injury is healed when healthy skin is replaced. Do we know how little children grow up physically? Or do we know how new skin grows? The simple answer is that the cell replicates. In order to replicate, the genetic material needs to be copied. It is a complex process that involves various enzymes. The star of this process is the enzyme DNA polymerase. Before we dive into DNA polymerase, we will describe the process of DNA replication. 

 It does not matter if I am not good at something. The only thing that matters is my passion for that something. 

The enzyme I would like to introduce you to in January is a liver enzyme called Alanine Aminotransferase. It is a very crucial enzyme in cellular respiration. The purpose of cellular respiration is to produce energy in the form of a chemical molecule known as ATP.  Many biochemical pathways are involved in cellular respiration. Examples of animal cellular energy pathways include Glycolysis 1 and Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle (TCA) 2 .

  Happy new year, my friends! I hope you are having a great new year so far! With the new year, comes a new series on Biochemisty for Life! I am planning to start a series called: The enzyme of the month. Every month, I will write a blog describing various enzymes and their contribution to the normal functioning of a biological system. Just as an introduction blog, I will like to describe what enzymes are. 

 I am at peace with the fact that I am a work in progress. 

 I like to be surrounded by a company of good friends. 

  A couple of months ago, I wrote a blog about fall and what the season really means to me. Now, I realize that I love writing seasonal blogs and hence decided to write one for winter! While many love the season for the snowfall and hot chocolate, others dread winter because it is bleak, dull, and very cold. Nevertheless, winter also has many valuable lessons stored in the house. One thing I observed about winter is that it suggests us to slow down and just observe. Believe it or not, we have a hectic schedule balancing work and personal life. Here we try to slip away from the habit of observation. Have you ever just closed your eyes and let the moment just sink in? Just try to observe the crisp winter air in the morning, trust me it is very refreshing! Winter tells us to tap into our deeper selves. Have you lost sight of who you really are? It happens to most of us in our busy lives. While we welcome a new year, try to really tap into your soul and find out what you really want. T...

   I care about the people around me.