When scientists test a new drug in clinical trials, their purpose is to gather data that will help them assess if it is safe and effective. However, no matter their efforts, all drugs have side effects, whether they are still… Continue Reading
When scientists work on a new project, for example, the discovery of a new drug, it may take decades to reach the market. It often requires years of research in the lab, computer simulations, or tests on laboratory animals. Preclinical… Continue Reading
Did you know that a parasitic infection can put a pregnancy at risk of serious complications? Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, a little parasite that uses cats as its definitive host, can sometimes disrupt normal fetal development. But what factors… Continue Reading
The Dodo, a flightless bird that looked like a huge pigeon and lived in Mauritius, has become a symbol of extinction. Although many species have become extinct in the history of life on earth, the Dodo is still often talked… Continue Reading
It’s been almost four years since professors Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering the now well-known genome editing CRISPR/Cas9 system. Since then, researchers have tried to utilize this tool to induce targeted alterations… Continue Reading
Tardigrades, also known as little water bears because of their morphology, are strange little creatures, popular among scientists trying to decipher the unique features that enable them to survive under extreme conditions. Many articles have been published regarding their genetic… Continue Reading
Do you have any family members or friends that are twins? If so, can you tell them apart, or do they look like two peas in a pod? Either way, it is fascinating to think that a woman can deliver… Continue Reading
One morning, you hang out with a friend who is coughing and sneezing. You spend some time together, you wish them well, and go home. A few days later, you wake up with a sore throat, a runny nose, and… Continue Reading
It is already known that mutations (changes in the DNA sequence) often alter the genetic information resulting in changes in the functions of cells and hence of organisms, leading to disease. So, one would expect that if a mutation is… Continue Reading
Regions across the world where there are similar climatic conditions share much more in common than their temperature, humidity, wind, and other meteorological variables. The environmental conditions determine which species of any given kingdom can survive and flourish. No matter… Continue Reading