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After the evidence is collected from the crime scene, DNA is isolated. Using a special enzyme (restriction endonuclease) that acts as molecular scissors, DNA is cut into fragments at sites that are not found within the tandem repeat sequence. The chopped

BACKGROUND: The scarcity of regional data on Hepatitis B infected population indicates a lack of vigilant attitude towards the infection caused due to Hepatitis B infection. Therefore, the aim of this survey based study is to understand and assess the overall aptitude of students of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Faridabad, Haryana, regarding the knowledge, awareness and practices pertaining to Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection have been attempted. Additionally to understand the awareness amongst the population not pursuing a medical course, their comparative assessment was drawn with the students of medical courses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of six hundred and fifty undergraduate students from Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, Faridabad (Haryana) participated in this study. A cross sectional validated survey study was conducted amongst the undergraduate medical students. The survey consisted of a questionnaire of fifteen questions pertaining to knowledge, awareness and practice of HBV. To further our understanding, the survey was extended to non medical undergraduate students in order to draw a comparable analysis between the general understandings of the viral infection amongst the uninitiated in this field. RESULTS: The questionnaire was designed with equal number of questions regarding knowledge, awareness as well as practical handling of the disease. The survey was designed in a way which could be understood by population pertaining to medical as well as non medical background. The results of survey depicted statistically significant levels of knowledge, awareness and aptitude for practical handling of the disease. Moreover, comparatively, the level of awareness regarding the infectious disease was vastly lacking among the students of non professional courses. CONCLUSION: Authors concluded that the students from the medical background may be involved to spread awareness among the general masses. KEY WORDS: Hepatitis B, knowledge, awareness, practice, students, survey.

The presentation of resin based materials was without a doubt an insurgency in the field of restorative dentistry as the utilization of composites these days has gotten far reaching with increase in aesthetic demands. Broad endeavors are as yet in progress to improve its composition and microstructure so as to upgrade their clinical performance and life span. These materials have been the focal point of focus lately with the target of improving their presentation by changing initiation framework, monomers, and fillers and their coupling agents, and by making novel polymerization strategies. The present article discusses various advances in composite resin materials that have occurred over the years and augmented its importance in the field of restorative dentistry.

Aim: To assess the knowledge and awareness related to antibiotic usage and resistance amongst general population. Materials and Methods: A total of one thousand citizens (of age group 25 -65 years) from Delhi-NCR participated in this study. A questionnaire survey comprising of ten questions relating to knowledge and awareness of antibiotic usage were completed by the participants. Results: It was observed that 74% of people rarely used antibiotics. Also, 55% believed that misuse/overuse of anti-microbial drugs is harmful and can have adverse effects on our body. A large fraction comprising of about 60% are affected by infections on a yearly basis. Conclusion: A majority of the population of our community believed in using antibiotics without having the necessary knowledge and awareness regarding its proper use.