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Diagnosis Stories
HIV Diagnosis
Habibur Rahman
Feb 02, 2023
Through modern technology and the advancement of science, HIV is not the death sentence it was 40 years ago. But it is the thing most of us living with it fear
Microbiology
On the Third Anniversary of the Pandemic
Mehedi
Feb 02, 2023
My first COVID post was on January 23: “I’m astonished at the speed with which geneticists and epidemiologists are zeroing in on the Wuhan coronavirus....
Microbiology
How To Nurture Your Skin Microbiome
Habibur
Feb 02, 2023
A vast number of microbes live on our skin, in our gut, and almost everywhere else you can imagine on and in our bodies. Collectively, these microbes are called...
Genetics
Is It Possible To Bring Back Species From The Dead?
Mehedi
Feb 02, 2023
Have you ever imagined what Earth would look like if it were roamed by dinosaurs, as in Jurassic Park or dodo birds from Alice in Wonderland? These species....
Microbiology
What is a tardigrade?
Sujoy
Feb 02, 2023
Tardigrades are beloved microorganisms. These little water bears hide in moss, lichen, and bark of trees. When kids discover tardigrades, it often sparks...
Microbiology
How The Bacteria In Our Mouths Cause Tooth Decay
Sujoy
Feb 02, 2023
When you think of your dental cleanings, I bet you’re like, “Oh, goodie! I can’t wait to scrape those darn bacteria off my teeth to prevent tooth decay!”...
Oncology
Robotic Surgery in Cancer Treatment
Sujoy
Feb 02, 2023
The term “robotic” often misleads people. Robots don’t perform surgery. It is the surgeon who performs surgery using a computer-controlled robot....
Oncology
Cancer Nutrition: Improving Your Chances of a Successful Treatment
Mehedi
Feb 02, 2023
Cancer treatment tends to be intensive and spans over a few months. Most cancer treatments tend to have side-effects. These could include mouth ulcers, loss of...
Oncology
Recipes for Iron-rich Diet during Cancer Treatment
Sujoy
Feb 02, 2023
We give you some easy to cook for iron-rich foods. These will help you improve your red blood cell count, improve haemoglobin levels and prevent anaemia....
Diagnosis Stories
Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Habibur
Feb 02, 2023
Such an ordinary moment in an ordinary day, that turned out to be anything but. While getting ready for bed, my hand brushed over the top of my right breast and...
Genetics
Genetic analysis of X-STR frequencies in Arab Iraqi male population
Mehedi
Feb 02, 2023
The X-chromosome short tandem repeat (STR) polymorphisms are a particular tool in the fields of human population genetics and personal identification....