Jitendra Rathod
Jitendra Rathod holds a Master's Degree in Microbiology. After working for eight years as, first, a Lecturer and then, Assistant Professor, in a senior college in Baramati (District Pune), Maharashtra, India, he left his job in August 2010 to start his own business in his hometown, Nasik. During his years as a teacher, he taught Microbiology and allied subjects to undergraduate students. His subject of interest is Immunology. He is also interested in Allergies since he himself is a sufferer!
Coming from an academically-inclined family, he decided to pursue a job that he had an aptitude for - teaching. Before joining as a full-time Lecturer, he also worked as a Research Student working in the area of Anaerobic Treatment for Waste Degradation at Agharkar Research Institute, Pune.
During his school and college days, Jitendra was good at dramatics and elocution and has won many awards. He was also chosen the Head Boy of his school.
At his last workplace, he was given the responsibility of coordinating the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the College. He has been the Master of Ceremonies for various functions where dignitaries including the past President of the Republic of India, Central and State Ministers, Members of Parliament and Industrialists have graced the occasion.
Jitendra loves to write and he discovered the joys of freelance creative writing in mid-2009. He is now Partner and Chief Administrator at EMJAY Ventures, an enterprise he started with his wife, Manjiri.
Latest Articles
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Contributions of Rosalind Franklin to Molecular Biology
Rosalind Elsie Franklin was a pioneer molecular biologist whose X-ray crystallographic studies on DNA helped elucidate its structure.
Jun 17, 2010
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The Beneficial Effects of Neem, Nature's Drugstore
Azadirachta indica, Neem or Indian Lilac is one of the most venerable plants in Ayurveda and Indian culture due to its many beneficial uses.
Jun 17, 2010
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Antony von Leeuwenhoek – Pioneer of Microbiology
Leeuwenhoek was the first person to introduce the scientific world to the microbial world and is thus regarded as one of the Father's of Microbiology.
Jun 16, 2010
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Organic Foods – Sustainable Solution or Passing Fad
"Go Organic!" is the latest health mantra. But whether organic food is a sustainable health and agricultural solution is yet to stand the test of time.
Jun 16, 2010
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Health Benefits of Organic Food
Organic food is produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and it has obvious effects on the environment and health of the consumer.
Jun 16, 2010
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Graves' Disease – A Common Thyroid Problem
A leading cause of hyperthyroidism in which the thyroid gland produces excessive hormones, Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that can lead to death.
May 27, 2010
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How Does a Substance Work as an Immunogen
An immunogen is a substance which elicits an immune response in a human body. To do that it has to fulfill certain criteria.
May 17, 2010
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Biochemistry of the ABO Blood Group System
The ABO blood group system, discovered by Karl Landsteiner in 1900, comprises A and B antigens and their corresponding antibodies and is clinically very significant.
Mar 17, 2010
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How Hybridoma Technology Works
Monoclonal antibodies find lots of applications in diagnostics and therapeutics. They are produced by hybridoma technology developed in 1975 by Kohler and Milstein.
Mar 17, 2010
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How the Structure of Antibody was Deduced
Experiments performed by Rodney Porter and Gerald Edelman in the 1950s and 1960s helped deduce the structure of the antibody. This won them the Nobel Prize of 1972.
Mar 15, 2010
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