Biology
Cancer in Africa: Everything You Need to Know
Cancer is a complex disease that encompasses over 100 different types, each with its unique characteristics. In all forms of cancer, the normal…
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Biology
Hungry Bumblebees Trigger Early Flowering in Plants
Hibernation in Bumblebees Researchers have found that hungry bumblebees trigger early flowering in plants. Hibernation is common in Bumblebees. It can take up a…
Bioengineering
How Nanobots Are Being Used to Fight Cancer
Research into the application of nanobots in cancer treatment is an ongoing endeavour. At the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in…
Biology
New Study Links touted hydroxychloroquine to higher mortality
The scientists found that, the risk of mortality rose by an alarming 34 percent for those given hydroxychloroquine. The risk of developing serious…
Biology
Groundbreaking expedition discovers ancient viruses
In a remarkable quest for insights into past climates, researchers embarked on an ambitious expedition in 2015, aiming to retrieve the planet's oldest…
Biology
THE MODEL OF ACTION OF CANCER GENES
Early models of cancer genetics categorized cancer genes into oncogenes, which are growth inducing, and tumor suppressor genes. Cells harboring mutant p53 genes…
Bioengineering
Males (men) to ‘disappear’ in 4.6 million years?
The Y-chromosome keeps diminishing. Geneticists fear it could disappear in 4.6 million years
Biology
Uncommon and Rare Genetic Disorders
Some rare genetic disorders you didnt think existed
Biology
A new DNA structure explained
New structure of DNA called the intercalated Motif explained
Bioengineering
CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology
CRISPR/Cas9
Biology
ROLE OF DENDRITIC CELLS IN VACCINE FUNCTION
It is likely that dendritic cells are a key mediator of vaccine function. Dendritic cells activate T-cell responses by capturing, processing and presenting…
Biology
DOES THE ANIMAL KINGDOM PERFORM FUNERAL RITES?
Death in the animal kingdom