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BIRTH OF A NOBLE NATION
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DNA molecule is a double helix. Its two strands have sugarphosphate-sugar-phosphate. backbones from which paired bases extend inward towards the axis of the helix and are held together by hydrogen bonds that regularly match the bases—adenine with thymine and guanine with cytosine. The basic nature of genetic continuity is the nature of the mechanism whereby the DNA molecule replicates itself. All life comes from life of its own kind but in a unique form.
CHALLENGES OF MODERN SOCIETY In a global population of 6 billion, only half have access to proper supply of drinking water. One third of the world's population has no access to sanitation. By 2025, the world population is going to rise to 8 billion but only one billion will have sufficient water. Five billion will have no access to sanitation. The use of fossil fuels has caused enormous problems for the environment, resulting in abnormal changes in climatic conditions. In the healthcare sector, major diseases like HIV/AIDS, cancer, tuberculosis, malaria, other water-borne diseases and coronary artery diseases have increased considerably. The rate of development has challenged the delicate balance of natural resources and set in competition at every level of human interaction. The happiness, prosperity and comforts of healthy living have become stress-laden rather than a natural way of existence.
Is creating a near disease-free, economically prosperous and peaceful society a possible proposition? In our opinion, this could be achieved through a triangular approach: (1) creation of a clean and green environment, (2) promotion of a three-dimensional lifestyle approach to healthcare coupled with genetically engineered drugs; and (3) evolution of enlightened citizens.
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