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
Are you aware of the existence of a plant that produces white flowers that open at night and close by the time the sun rises? That is a plant known by many names. The most common is the moonflower due… Continue Reading
In previous articles, we learned about the phases of the cell cycle and how these gradually lead a cell to division. However, do all the cells of our body have the ability to divide? If not, what is the factor… Continue Reading
In previous articles, we talked about the two types of cell division, mitosis, and meiosis. We also described the differences between the terms chromatin, chromosome, and sister chromatid. However, if at this point someone asked you to find the number… Continue Reading
In organisms that follow sexual reproduction, gametes combine to form the zygote, the first cell of a new organism. We will discuss the familiar case of humans, but the same applies to other organisms as well. The two gametes, sperm… Continue Reading