Articles for category: Biology & Genetics, Disease & Medicine

Siddhartha Mukherjee speaking at PopTech 2010.

Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee: How His Research on Cancer and the Human Genome Is Changing Medicine

Leander McCabe Maritz, BA (Law) English & Philosophy

Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee is a renowned Indian-American physician, oncologist, and author celebrated for his groundbreaking work in the field of oncology. His remarkable contributions to cancer research and the human genome have significantly influenced modern medicine, offering fresh perspectives on how diseases are perceived and treated. Mukherjee’s work blends scientific rigor with a narrative style ...

Biosurveillance

Biosurveillance: How Scientists Track Emerging Pathogens in Real Time

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine waking up to news of a new, mysterious illness sweeping across continents, seemingly overnight. Panic and uncertainty ripple through communities. How did it spread so fast? Could it have been stopped? Behind the scenes, teams of scientists race against the clock, deploying a web of technology and teamwork to spot dangers before they spiral ...

Close-up of a woman's hands holding a blister pack with yellow pills, indoors.

Antibiotic Resistance The Growing Threat and What We Can Do About It

Maria Faith Saligumba

Antibiotic resistance is a mounting global health threat, posing serious challenges to both human and animal health. It occurs when bacteria evolve to withstand the drugs that once killed them, rendering common treatments ineffective and making infections harder to treat. This growing concern stems from the widespread and often indiscriminate use of antibiotics, which accelerates ...

Genetic tests

12 Genetic Tests You Should Know About and How They’re Helping Medicine

Annette Uy

The field of genetics has radically transformed our understanding of health and disease, offering insights that were unimaginable just a few decades ago. Genetic tests have become a key player in modern medicine, paving the way for personalized treatments and preventative strategies tailored to individual genetic profiles. Whether it’s understanding the risk of developing certain ...

person holding white and orange plastic bottle

How mRNA Vaccines Were Built on Decades of ‘Failed’ Research

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine spending your entire life chasing a dream that everyone else calls impossible. You work late into the night, pouring your hope into experiments that fail over and over. Most people would give up, but not the scientists behind mRNA vaccines. Their story isn’t just about science—it’s about grit, heartbreak, and the stubborn belief that ...

CRISPR-Cas9 is a customizable tool that lets scientists cut and insert small pieces of DNA at precise areas along a DNA strand.

How Dr. Jennifer Doudna’s Development of CRISPR Gene Editing is Revolutionizing Medicine

Trizzy Orozco

In recent years, the field of genetics has witnessed a groundbreaking revolution courtesy of CRISPR-Cas9, a powerful tool for gene editing. Leading the charge in this innovative advancement is Dr. Jennifer Doudna, whose work has fundamentally transformed our approach to genetic research and medicine. From curing genetic disorders to developing genetically modified organisms, CRISPR’s potential ...

Blue DNA double helix structure on a blurred background

How Synthetic Biology Is Revolutionizing the Development of Bioweapons and Countermeasures

Maria Faith Saligumba

Synthetic biology, a rapidly advancing field at the intersection of biology and engineering, has opened up new frontiers in biotechnology by enabling the design and fabrication of biological components and systems that do not exist in the natural world. While this technology holds tremendous potential for various applications, from agriculture to medicine, it is also ...

How mRNA Technology Is Reshaping the Future of Flu Vaccines

How mRNA Technology Is Reshaping the Future of Flu Vaccines

Annette Uy

Imagine a world where catching the flu becomes as rare as spotting a unicorn in your backyard. It sounds almost magical, yet science is inching us closer to that reality. For decades, the annual flu shot has felt like a stubborn ritual—sometimes it works wonders, other times not so much. But recently, a scientific revolution ...