The term ‘lab rat’ is often used as a metaphor to describe a person or a thing used for experiments or tests. This metaphor gives us the...

Photosynthesis may be the most well-known biological process. Whether or not people have learnt biology before, they can all describe the...

Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world, with billions of people regularly consuming it through...

We have all heard about it by now. Corals are bleaching, the planet is dying, and we are all screaming. There have been great efforts in...

“A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.” But how do we keep ourselves healthy? With our busy routines, we barely get enough time to take...

Sometimes, as a highly complex and intricate organism, your body needs to kill  your own cells. Wait, what?  Hold on, let me explain....

Beneath the Earth lies valuable mineral resources that have fueled human progress for centuries. From the gold that adorns our jewelry to...

Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD)  is a common spine condition in dogs where the intervertebral discs located between each vertebra...

We chase the thrill of spice—hot wings from KFC, extra-spicy Buldak noodles, Indian curry… each bite is a test of endurance, a badge of...

In 1996, Dolly the Sheep became the world’s first cloned mammal. But how did scientists achieve success in this mind-blowing experiment,...

Have you ever heard of the saying, “like a deer caught in the headlights”? This idiom didn’t come from nowhere: deer “freezing” in...

‘The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell ’. This eternal statement has and will continue to haunt countless generations of...

Undernutrition is the insufficient intake of energy and nutrients for the human body to function properly. It is a physical condition...

What is a Vaccine? According to the World Health Organisation, a vaccine or a vaccination is a “simple, safe, and effective way of...

Whether training for a sport, practicing relaxation techniques or coming across unpleasant odors, everyone has held their breath for at...

Did you know that your gut has the power to influence your mood, anxiety levels, and even your risk of depression? Scientists are...

Consider a small protein molecule in your brain that has the ability to change shape and, as a result, can trigger a chain reaction that...

There was a short time after the discovery of the structure of DNA by Watson and Crick in 1953 where people were excited at its potential...

Biochemistry is the study of how cells work at the molecular level. It is the interplay of biology and chemistry, using it to study the...

Virus in Latin means ‘poison’. This name was coined, as viruses were responsible for spreading a number of diseases. Viruses, infectious...