Proteins & Prions: How Misfolding Can Cause Disease
What are Prions? Proteins are three-dimensional biochemical compounds involved in several vital biological processes. Generally, a...
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Jun 112 min read
The Chemistry of Friendship
Have you ever wondered why you found instant clicks when you first met your friends? What made you like one person over another upon...
Maria Sue Abiera
Jun 84 min read
What's in a laboratory report?
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...
Nancy Bethala-Frounjian
Jun 74 min read
Epigenetics: Switch your Genes on and off
Introduction Epigenetics is an emerging field of scientific research that demonstrates how environmental factors influence gene...
Dhanashree Thombare
Jun 57 min read
CRISPR-Cas9: Molecular Scissors Revolutionizing the Future of Gene Editing
CRISPR-Cas9 technology represents a revolutionary advancement in gene editing.
Bridget Ibitoye
Jun 24 min read
The Role of Genetics in Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. While various factors contribute to the risk of developing...
laveeshakewlani17
May 243 min read
THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING
This article is about therapeutic drug monitoring and the techniques by which it can be done.
colinhong0
May 163 min read
Pinpointing a possible cause for exercise intolerance associated with chronic fatigue syndrome
Picture was adapted from mastersgames.com.au Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a protein as a...
Scott Tarone
May 135 min read
Somatic Recombination Part 4: Cutting up your DNA
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...
Deema ElRufaei
May 112 min read
How embryonic mosaicism is reshaping genetic risk assessment
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...
Myr Selvage
May 95 min read
Cystic fibrosis: a molecular point of view on the cause of symptoms
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by a mutation in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) protein...
Kafayat Yusuf
May 42 min read
Exploring the Complexities: Why Hasn't Cancer Been Cured Despite Decades of Research?
Figure 1: a figure highlighting the many different cancer types. What exactly is cancer? Trillions of cells in our bodies coordinate the...
Aditi Bharambe
May 33 min read
Stem Cells: What are they?
Stem cells, known as the building blocks of life, hold immense promise in the field of medicine. These cells have the unique ability to...
Skylar Hunnewell
Apr 203 min read
Does Chemical Exposure Impact When Puberty Starts?
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that disrupt the function of the endocrine system. The endocrine system performs a...
elmoafysalma
Apr 183 min read
What Causes Down Syndrome?
What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an...
Rachael Ng
Apr 72 min read
What is Triple X Syndrome?
Introduction If you have one extra X chromosome, you’re most likely a female that has this rare genetic disorder called Triple X...
Meadow James
Apr 52 min read
The Neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the...
Krishnakoli Adhikary (she/her)
Mar 123 min read
A ray of hope – a new non-opioid alternative for acute pain could be on its way
Opioid drugs can be life threatening. It is not uncommon to hear stories about folks being prescribed opioids for injuries, that...
Mikayla S.
Mar 92 min read
How RNA Vaccines Work
What is RNA? Many people know what DNA is since it is commonly called the "blueprint of life." However, fewer people are familiar with...
ann mcrae
Mar 82 min read
Collagen Supplementation: Is It For You?
Photo credit: Nutritional Medicine Reviews Collagen is a protein that makes up most of the connective tissues in the human body. There...
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