How can we use DNA to determine ancestry and disease risk?
Reading Time – 9 Minutes, Difficulty Level 3/5
What may previously have been deemed science fiction is becoming a more acceptable and understood reality. The ability to discover who our distant ancestors were or what diseases and traits we may …
Decoding Alzheimer’s Disease: From Diagnosis to Solutions
Reading Time – 8 Minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
Most people have heard of Alzheimer’s disease before – whether we knew a family member that had it or we witnessed its portrayal in pop culture, such as in the movie, ‘The …
When Our Cells Attack Each Other: Autoimmune Disorders
Reading Time – 12 Minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
The term “autoimmune” is one most people have heard at one point or another, but what does it actually mean?
About 1 in 10 individuals suffer from some form of autoimmune disease, …
What Really is a Genetic Mutation?
Reading Time – 10 Minutes, Difficulty Level 2/5
On the surface, humans appear to be constructed of skin, bones, fat, and muscle. Deep inside each of our cells, however, lies the true essence of our lives, DNA. Our DNA blueprint …
“Kalosgenics” Evolution or Eugenics Revolution – A Brief Overview
Reading Time – 7 Minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
Eugenics. This is a controversial word the use of which generally remains taboo today, even if your perspective is humanitarian or simply STEM-based. This brief overview endeavours to outline the progression from …
The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
Reading Time – 6 Minutes, Difficulty Level 3/5
In the mid 1950s, Francis Crick proposed a mechanism for gene expression that would forever change the face of biomedical and genetic research. The Central Dogma allowed scientists to begin discovering key …
Hypoxia: The Role Low Oxygen Plays in Cancer Progression
Reading Time – 9 Minutes, Difficulty Level – Expert
The tissues of the human body often experience environmental stressors that alter their cellular processes. The presence or absence of oxygen is one such stressor that causes cells to quickly alter …
Unveiling the Symphony of Teeth
Reading Time – 4 Minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
The remarkable architecture of our teeth consists of five distinct surfaces: the Mesial surface, the Distal surface, the Occlusal surface, the Lingual surface, and the Buccal surface. While these terms define the …
What is Cancer and Why is it so Difficult to Treat?
Reading Time – 9 Minutes, Difficulty Level 3/5
Almost every individual is personally impacted by cancer, either through a personal diagnosis or the diagnosis of a friend or family member. Most of the population is aware that the disease can …
What is Focused Ultrasound and How can it be used to treat Brain Disorders?
Reading Time – 8 Minutes, Difficulty Level 2/5
We are continuously surrounded by an array of sound waves; some we can hear and many we cannot. But what is a sound wave? Essentially, sound waves are a type of energy …
