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Cracking the code: DNA as a crime solving tool

In 1985, Kirk Noble Bloodsworth was convicted of first degree murder of nine year old girl Dawn Hamilton. He pleaded innocent but the...

Antibiotics- The Crumbling Wall Against Disease

In the modern world, the threat of diseases has been almost entirely vanquished. Due to the rapid development of the medical industry and...

Model Citizens

Table of Contents Model Citizens Model organisms are used in basic research to answer questions related to human disease and cellular...

Bioluminescence and the Science Behind it

Have you ever seen the creatures deep underwater that can glow and produce their own light? These organisms are bioluminescent and produce...

Cellular Senescence: a Molecular explanation for aging

Introduction Why do humans age? What is cellular senescence? Why can’t we live forever? The answer lies deep in our internal code, the...

Maple Syrup Urine Disease: The Disease Based on Smell

As we drove toward Durango, I watched the landscape blur, completely mesmerized by the tall trees. The air, rich with the wonderful scent of...

Molecule, the Weight Loss Medication

In Russia, a weight-loss pill called Molecule (and its variant “Molecule Plus”) has recently captured attention — and concern. Marketed...

The Search for Planet X: What Lies Beyond Neptune

Everyone knows about the eight planets in the solar system. But what if there were more? By looking at peculiarities in celestial objects...

Can We Really Grow Organs in a Lab? – The rise of organoids and regenerative biology.

Think about a starfish regrowing its fins, or a lizard regrowing its tail. These processes that occur in nature are at the heart of a...

Why Do Animals Play?

            Playing is a common sight across numerous species. It’s evident in the...