Advances in life science research

(An Online Journal of Kannur University)

AIMS AND SCOPE

ADVANCES IN LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH is a biannual peer reviewed online journal of Kannur University, publishing original and significant research findings on all areas of biological sciences and is intended as a medium for communication and discussion of important issues that concern various branches of biosciences. 

Journal Particulars

Chief Editor:Dr. Prasadan P K
Frequency :Bi-Annual
Online ISSN :2583-5157
Language :English
Year of Publication:2021
Publisher:Dr. Prasadan P K, Professor & Head, Department of Zoology, Kannur University
Current Issue :Volume1 Issue2/2022

Editorial

Conservation significance of basic science research

The Earth is filled with trillions of living creatures, with each contributing to the environment uniquely, in their own significant ways. Every living being deserves to be studied for their existence in the nature and the role they play in the ecosystem.

Close observation of nature inspires researchers to explore more on the underlying mechanisms of the functioning of the environment. Each of the millions of species interact with each other through ecological processes such as competition, predation, parasitism, mutualism among others. Simultaneously, each of these species interacts with its dynamic physical environment via processes such as photosynthesis, biogeochemical cycling, respiration etc. The underlying biological mechanisms driving evolution are also to be unearthed to answer many of the fundamental questions about natural world.

This is one area where the need for study of science at a fundamental level becomes necessary. There are many living examples to emphasize the role of taxonomy in laying foundation for developing industries in various fields. We already know that the knowledge on the fundamental biology of silkworms resulted in the origin and establishment of multibillion dollar worth silk industries. In many instances, fundamental discoveries led to unexpected turning points in the history of life science.

Basic bioscience research has to be reinforced with advanced biological techniques to increase precision and resolution necessary for significant advancements. It’s a fact that rudimentary knowledge on microbes might provide the foundation for developing techniques in disease diagnosis and drug designing.

Apart from the intrinsic value, living creatures do have instrumental values, recreational values, medicinal values, spiritual values, scientific and educational values, ecosystem values, strategic values, and so on. It is as clear as daylight that it is implausible to evaluate the ecosystem services of these creatures just based on their economic merit.

This leads us to the need to evolve a scientific culture to respect and promote the services of all kinds of living creatures and the researchers who patiently carry out in-depth studies in the areas of fundamental branches of life sciences such as Systematics, Evolution, Ecology, Parasitology etc. with the ample support of modern biological techniques.

The funders and journals have to stop pressuring researchers in biosciences to switch over from fundamental research to the so called advanced research. It is the inherent duty of the scientific community to let basic research flourish.

Prof Prasadan P. K.,

Chief Editor


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