Category: Biomedical Research
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The Future of Genetic Engineering
This article covers the current progress of genetic editing, and the future of ‘baby-making” or “designer babies”. It also provides an insight into the ethical dilemma and unavoidable exploitation that accompanies the medical advantages of advancement of genetic engineering.
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COVID-19: Can’t We Just Clean The Air Of It?
A year into the global pandemic, more public spaces are re-opening, even when the public remains vulnerable to COVID-19 transmissions. While vaccination and herd immunity remains to be the best approach to handle COVID-19, there are fad products booming in the market, which often promote themselves as the virus end-all-be-all product. But exactly how accurate…
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How Does Memory Work?
Memory is a complex process that makes us who we are. We are a combination of our memory, namely our past experiences. Obviously, our memory isn’t perfect- how many times have you forgotten your keys someplace? Why do we forget things, and how does the process of memory work?
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COX Fight: A Closer Look at NSAIDs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are members of some of the most widely prescribed analgesics in the world. This article takes a look at NSAIDs’ mechanism of action and how this is linked to their side effects.
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Asphyxiation and Westaby Tubing
Exploring the causes and effects of asphyxiation and how the cardiothoracic surgeon, Professor Stephen Westaby, revolutionised treatment.
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Narcolepsy: The Chronic Sleep Disorder
Narcolepsy is a rare chronic sleeping disorder that affects 1 in 2,000 people. This sleeping disorder can affect one lives in various dangerous ways. Those who suffer from narcolepsy find an urge to constantly fall asleep and this could lead to dangerous scenarios like falling asleep while doing normal activities like driving.
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Changing Our Understanding of Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is a common form of cancer among children. The research team at St. Jude Children’s Hospital sought to find out why one-third of children relapse.
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Einstein’s Brain
Some minds are so exceptional they completely change the world. Although the reasonings behind the abilities of these minds are not entirely founded, study and research can help to unfold it all. One of the most remarkable minds belongs to one of the greatest physicists of all time. An insight into the brain of the…
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Gene Editing and Human Disease
As medical research continues to advance so does our understanding of gene editing, DNA, and human disease. But what are some of the implications of this advancement?
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Breakthrough or Nah?
COVID-19 has impacted the world as high numbers of deaths and quarantine has consumed every individual. However, there may be hope as a new breakthrough is expected to bring a great change.
