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
Bacteria often have bad fame since they are mostly known for the diseases they cause to the human population. However, not all bacteria are bad. A large number of bacteria live inside our bodies or on the surface of our… Continue Reading
Viruses are microscopic parasites whose size belongs to the nanometer scale. They can invade the cells of other organisms in order to reproduce, since they don’t have the ability to do that independently, outside of their hosts. You might be… 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