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Continue reading →: The “Criminal Gene”: Is there a Genetic Link to Aggression?
by Noluntu Buyana Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally more are aggressive than others? Or how two people who are raised in similar environments have completely different reactions to stress or conflict? No?…..well I have so buckle up! Violence and aggression are complex behaviours shaped by an…
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Continue reading →: Hidden Saboteur: How Tuberculosis Outsmarts Our Immune System
by Tony Noveld In this study, researchers from the University of Cape Town, the Ragon Institute, and the Francis Crick Institute set out to answer a vital question: Why does Mycobacterium tuberculosis remain the world’s deadliest bacterial pathogen despite decades of research and treatment efforts? This 2025 review synthesizes over…
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Continue reading →: My greatest takeaway: Feedback!
By Angela Mutugi I am going to say something a little crazy but very true, so brace yourself. I only applied to one university for honours. Shocking, I know! UCT, you were my one and only… truly! It was my greatest risk, my biggest gamble, but it worked out. Yes,…
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Continue reading →: Blame it on your genes: why you may work better at night
By Angela MutugiGenetic testing is more often viewed as a device to trace your family’s ancestry to know where you came from or if you are secretly a royal, but your genes can help you understand why you’re ready to go to bed at 9 pm, why you sleep in…
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Continue reading →: The Enemy of Your Enemy is Your Friend – Using Oncolytic Viruses to Stimulate Immune-Mediated Tumour Destruction
By Mrittika Islam Cancer remains as one of the most notoriously unyielding diseases mankind has ever had to face, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2022 [1]. Its precise pathological profile is still a topic of rigorous debate; it is becoming increasingly clear that what we do not know…
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Continue reading →: EMBRACING THE NEW
By Moleboheng MoipatliNewness! I am one individual who gravitates towards change. It brims with so much hope and possibility. Change invites us into the unknown, and while it may bring some challenges, I’ve found that those challenges often become the breeding ground for growth and greatness. So, when I began…
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Continue reading →: Your scalp is a whole ecosystem!
By Moleboheng Moipatli We are all aware that a plethora of microorganisms reside in our stomachs. That is what is referred to as the gut microbiome. Well, if you are like me and you’ve never thought to question the origin of some of the skin-related disorders or diseases, then you…
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