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Can Alzheimer's Be Caused By Viruses?
A Silent Foe Since its discovery in 1906, Alzheimer's has been the most common form of dementia in most countries around the world. In...
Aloysius Lim
May 103 min read


Will cancer ever be cured?
Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body. If left untreated, it can invade...
Charlene Kwan
May 104 min read


Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy for Solid Tumours
T-cells are a type of white blood cells. T-cells have the capacity to recognise abnormal cells, and then destroy these abnormal cells....
Valerie Wan
Apr 305 min read


Murderous Mosquitoes
1 million deaths. Per year. That’s the number of lives claimed by the world’s deadliest animal—The mosquito. In contrast, sharks kill...
Aloysius Lim
Apr 183 min read


Vegan vs. Carnivore Diet
The diversity in dietary choices amongst individuals is a significant aspect of nutrition. Though two of these- the vegan and carnivorous...
Chelsea Ibekaku
Mar 274 min read


HKU5-CoV-2: I've played these games before?
Recently, a familiar guest has resurfaced amongst news channels: Another coronavirus has been discovered, scarily again at the Wuhan...
Aloysius Lim
Mar 253 min read


Robotics in Surgery
For most people, surgery can be an intimidating experience filled with uncertainty and risks. However, with the implementation of...
Sarina Zakir
Mar 233 min read


3D Printing in Orthopaedics: Customising Implants
Imagine a world where medical treatments are as unique as the individuals receiving them. In the field of orthopaedics, this is gradually...
Charlene Kwan
Feb 253 min read


Recent Medicinal Developments
To this day, scientists are still trying to unravel the mysteries of medicine. We see this daily when articles of the latest research or...
Siena Kontopirakis
Feb 153 min read


Western vs. Eastern Medicine
The medical world has a vast and diverse scope that has evolved over time with new approaches and innovations coming into play. Two of...
Chelsea Ibekaku
Feb 14 min read


PCOS: Managing Hormonal Imbalances
A common condition affecting women of reproductive age is polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS.A person with healthy ovaries might...
Priyanka Chembra
Jan 304 min read


Understanding ADHD: Brain Differences
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder often diagnosed in early childhood, with symptoms that may...
Valerie Wan
Jan 32 min read


Medicine Research on Animals
Did you know, dogs can be thanked for the revolutionary discovery of insulin? Not just dogs, but pigs, mice, monkeys, and other animals...
Sarina Zakir
Nov 22, 20242 min read


MicroRNA: Macro Impacts
The 2024 Nobel Prize just went to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for “the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene...
Aloysius Lim
Nov 20, 20242 min read


The diverse nature of brain function (Neurodiversity)
Embracing neurodiversity means valuing and understanding the differences in us humans. It helps us to foster inclusive environments, and...
Mawada Helal
Nov 16, 20242 min read


The science of pain management
Pain is a negative sensory and emotional experience caused by real or potential tissue injury. It can affect any portion of the body to...
Mawada Helal
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Mpox: Different Task, Same Mask?
It’s official. The World Health Organization has declared Mpox (previously called Monkeypox) a public health emergency of international...
Aloysius Lim
Oct 7, 20244 min read


How do Electronic Devices Cause Musculoskeletal Disorders and Strain?
The inventions of laptops, smartphones, and other electronic devices have revolutionized modern day workplaces, entertainment, and...
Sarina Zakir
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is where males are born with an extra X chromosome. Chromosomes are packages of genes found in every cell in the...
Kshami Ramesh
Sep 27, 20243 min read


What Happens After You Break a Bone?
Our bones provide structural support for our bodies; hence, they must be very strong. The lamellar bone, the base of the structure,...
Sarah Foo
Sep 1, 20243 min read
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