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Continue reading →: Amidst the Chaos: Finding Strength in Community
By Buhlebufikile Sithole As I navigate the challenges of my honour’s year, I’m reminded that growth often lies just beyond the limits of comfort. This journey has been a whirlwind of intensity, pushing me to confront my academic and personal boundaries. Yet, amidst the chaos, I’ve found solace in the…
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Continue reading →: Of Course We Bend Rules and Guidelines… Right?
By Andiswa Gabela Gabela is my surname, and most people—especially the guys—love calling me by it. This year didn’t start off great, but I’ve found some favorite people who make it fun. Honours started with a big class… well, not that big, haha. The people are nice, and my IDI…
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Continue reading →: Is Your Good Cholesterol Really That Good?
By Tanith Fester High density lipoprotein particles (or HDL for short) have long been regarded as a hero in the body as its main function is to take cholesterol (HDL-c) away from the cells of the body to the liver. This allows for cholesterol to be degraded, which is good…
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Continue reading →: Honours: High Hopes and High Stress
By Tanith Fester This year started with high hopes in one hand and high stress in the other. I was excited for a new start, both academically and personally. Excited because Honours in medical science meant choosing a project in a field we were interested in. It meant lab work-…
