Imagine a world where a tiny device can instantly diagnose diseases, detect pollutants in the environment, or ensure the safety of our...

Of the scientific discoveries made in the past century, few have been as groundbreaking as that of the HeLa cell line. The first immortal...

As new genetic therapies become available for certain diseases, such as Casgevy and Lyfgenia for Sickle Cell Anemia, it is evident that...

By Nikki Elmi The idea of using spinach leaves to regenerate heart tissue might sound like something out of science fiction, but it is a...

Cover image by Freepik Have you ever seen someone with schizophrenia displaying tics and tremors, seemingly unable to control their body?...

What are Prions? Proteins are three-dimensional biochemical compounds involved in several vital biological processes. Generally, a...

Have you ever wondered why you found instant clicks when you first met your friends? What made you like one person over another upon...

Have you got your bloodwork done during a doctor’s visit? Have you experienced having a piece of a lump from your breast taken and sent...

Introduction Epigenetics is an emerging field of scientific research that demonstrates how environmental factors influence gene...

CRISPR-Cas9 technology represents a revolutionary advancement in gene editing.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. While various factors contribute to the risk of developing...

This article is about therapeutic drug monitoring and the techniques by which it can be done.

Picture was adapted from mastersgames.com.au Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a protein as a...

So you've been told that all the cells in your body contain the same genetic material? I've seen it written as a general principle of...

Most of us assume that when a cell divides, it creates two daughter cells identical to the parent cell, but the reality is more like a...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by a mutation in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) protein...

Figure 1: a figure highlighting the many different cancer types. What exactly is cancer? Trillions of cells in our bodies coordinate the...

Stem cells, known as the building blocks of life, hold immense promise in the field of medicine. These cells have the unique ability to...

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that disrupt the function of the endocrine system. The endocrine system performs a...

What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an...