How Many Cells Do We Have?
Closeup of human cells. Images created by AI. How Many Cells Do We Have? Ever wonder how many cells are in the human body? Live Science, a popular science website, reports on the latest discoveries, groundbreaking research, and fascinating breakthroughs which impacts all of us and the wider world. In September, Live Science reported on […]
Can Our Microbiome Treat Parkinson’s?
Can Our Microbiome Treat Parkinson’s? Written: June 2022 Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s disease. This represents more than the combined number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and Lou Gehrig’s disease, and the number is growing. Parkinson’s is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system […]
What is the Best Way to Test for Covid-19?
Photo credit: Pixabay Do We Still Need to Test for Covid-19? Written: April 2022 The public health officials identified clinical laboratories and testing for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus as central to managing the global outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal funding and clinical laboratory initiatives enabled the development, validation, and implementation of a variety of diagnostic testing […]
CRISPR Gene Editing Having Amazing Results
Jennifer Doudna was born in Washington, D.C. She grew up in Hilo, Hawaii. After graduating from Pomona College in 1985, she earned a Ph.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1989. Doudna is a renowned American biochemist known for her pioneering work in CRISPR gene editing. She was awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. In addition to being a […]
Warp Speed – A Rushed Job?
Sixty percent of people questioned in November said they would “definitely or probably” take the coronavirus vaccine. In September, the number was 51%, so the trend is good. However, the Pew Research Center said 39% of people polled would definitely or probably not take the vaccine, and 21% of people polled said they won’t take […]
