It took thirteen years to first sequence our DNA. Thanks to bioinformatics, we can now do it in a week. — Imagine you have muscular dystrophy running through your family’s history. …

Understanding the bones in our bodies — Has someone ever told you to “break a leg” before going on stage? Obviously, we know the meaning isn’t literal and it’s really a wish of good luck. However, what happens when we genuinely break some bone in our body? What are the chemical and anatomical processes that occur to…

A splitting headache that continues non-stop. A weakness in the muscles and being unable to walk a small distance. Feeling abnormally sleepy at random periods of the day. For many individuals with glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor), these symptoms were generally dismissed as the body feeling generally unwell. Even…

No, cancer isn’t a “death sentence.” No, eating sugar doesn’t exacerbate cancer in an individual. No, cancer isn’t contagious. These might seem like obvious facts, but they’re actually common misconceptions associated with this condition. If cancer isn’t any of these, then what exactly is it? What is Cancer? Cancer refers to a series…

Imagine that your family had a history of muscular dystrophy, a fatal condition characterized by the weakening of the muscles and is more common in men. If you had a male child, you might be concerned for his health and would want confirmation to determine whether he has muscular dystrophy. …

Did you know that the body contains 37.2 trillion cells? I know what came to my mind when I discovered this crazy fact. In other words, I was absolutely mind-blown that our body contains such a gigantic number of individual cells. It’s truly a wonder to consider how these cells…

“If you don’t have any confidence, you’re not going to do anything.” — Stefon Diggs Diggs presents quite an accurate reflection on self-confidence with respect to humanity. Without any self-confidence, we will never have the capacity to complete the risky tasks that make us truly sensational. Hold on, let’s start…

Sleep is important, and there’s no denying it. Regardless of the amount you typically get, not sleeping is the equivalent of neglecting your bodily needs. …

Background: What is Alzheimer’s Disease Like? Many of you might be familiar with Alzheimer’s disease; maybe a grandparent of yours has it or you’ve heard this condition mentioned at least once. But, what exactly is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition that’s characterized by memory loss, confusion, disorientation, and a variety of other degenerative symptoms…