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
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
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) is a type of anemia that occurs when the mother’s immune system attacks and destroys the fetal red blood cells as a result of an incompatibility between the mother’s and the baby’s blood group.… Continue Reading
“I am type B. I can’t donate blood for your surgery. We need to find another donor.” Have you ever wondered what it is that determines your blood type or why it’s so important for doctors to know their patient’s… Continue Reading
What are the differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms when it comes to their functions? We already know that three of the basic functions of living organisms are survival, growth, and reproduction. In order to survive and grow, a cell… Continue Reading