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Sourav Pan

Founder of Biology Notes Online, Biology & Microbiology Educator, M.Sc. in Microbiology
Expertise
Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology
Education
University of Calcutta
Profile Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Sourav Pan is the founder and sole author of Biology Notes Online. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree and an M.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Calcutta. He creates educational resources covering microbiology, immunology, biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, botany, zoology, and other life-science subjects.

His goal is to make complex biological concepts easier to understand through well-structured, student-friendly articles based on academic textbooks, peer-reviewed research, and authoritative scientific sources. In addition to writing new content, he regularly reviews and updates articles to improve their accuracy, clarity, and educational value.

Total Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count – Procedure, Principle, result

Total Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count - Procedure, Principle, Result

Haemocytometry is a quantitative method that quantifies the RBC count in blood samples. The manual method of counting RBCs is the Haemocytometer (or Neubauer’s chamber slides). Modern devices, such as photometric and electrometric counters, can be more precise or automated. They can count the cells in the blood sample. It is impossible to count the … Read more

Sahli’s Method For The Estimation Of Hemoglobin

Sahli’s Method For The Estimation Of Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin, often abbreviated as Hb, is a vital protein found in red blood cells (RBCs). Its primary role in the human body includes the transport of oxygen from the lungs to various tissues and the transfer of carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs. Additionally, hemoglobin plays a significant role in maintaining the pH … Read more