by Ramses Peigou Wonkam Introduction:Have you ever wondered if we could spot a sneaky heart rhythm that often goes unnoticed but could lead to serious complications? Well, researchers have now unlocked a new method to catch this rhythm in its tracks, using the power of A.I. The Problem:Atrial fibrillation, a tricky little heart irregularity, often…

by Lisa Gqozo

by Zahra Parker Introduction Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a silent killer that arises from untreated bacterial infections, and affects millions, predominantly in low and middle-income countries. It often occurs in the most vulnerable populations, where medical help might be out of reach. At its most severe, RHD leads to heart failure and may require…

by Nokubonga Ntsele We consume a lot of content on YouTube including educational videos to supplement our learning as students. It has become a common thing to the point where we don’t feel the need to check the accuracy of the information, let alone the quality of these videos. A study was performed to evaluate…

by Phahlamohlaka Mokgohlwer Cynthia Due to numerous limitations that come with the study and clinical application of the genetic engineering technique CRISPR on tumor cells. This research addresses some of the important and crucial factors, accuracy, and robustness cautiously on cancer therapy. Incorrect genetic editing and modification in the medical domain can result in severe…

by Gemma Gauntlett Background Pre-birth, individuals have fetal hemoglobin (α2 γ 2), which consists of 2 alpha-globin (α2) subunits and 2 gamma-globin (γ2) subunits. Around the time of birth, y-globin gene (HBG1 and HBG2) production switches to B-globin (HBB), causing the level of fetal hemoglobin (α2 γ2) to decrease and adult haemoglobin (α2 β2) levels…

by Oliver De Sousa Research into human genomics is a rapidly advancing field. The completion of the human genome project in 2003 (Zhang et al. 2022) and the subsequent creation of the human reference genome (HRG) was one of the greatest scientific achievements in history. It was this milestone which helped kickstarted humanity into a…

by Lloyd Machaka Do you ever find yourself naturally waking up at the same time every morning, even without an alarm clock? Or perhaps experiencing a loss of energy in the afternoons? The answer lies within our bodies’ astonishing built-in timekeeper called the circadian rhythm- an internal clock that governs numerous other physiological processes including…

by Rethabile khabo Tasha is a 21 year college student that has experienced depression several times in her life ,One morning she was late for class and she wondered why she bothered to come, The professor’s words  were drowning in  the overwhelming sense of dread that she had been feeling for weeks  .To make matters…

by Lindokuhle Shezi Introduction In the world of extremophiles, where microorganisms flourish in extreme conditions, one exceptional hyperthermophilic archaeon captures the spotlight: Pyrococcus yayanosii CH1. This remarkable microbe, discovered amidst the hydrothermal vent fields of the Mariana Trench, has captivated scientists due to its extraordinary resilience and adaptability in the harshest environments. However, what truly…