By Linya Thng The highly infectious coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and is a health concern throughout the world. COVID-19 emerged as a global pandemic responsible for over 2.9 million deaths – the highest mortality rate since theContinue reading “Antimicrobial Resistance and COVID-19”

By Jessie Ng Chi Wai An oncolytic virus is a type of replicable virus which infects and kills cancer cells. Oncolytic virus therapy is now highly regarded among cancer treatments, as it has shown excellent capability in stimulating an immune response against cancer without causing harm toContinue reading “The battle of the ages: Cancer vs Virus”

By Luciano Marinelli Serial killers have always intrigued society and have inspired multiple series and documentaries, providing valuable insights on their motivations and psychology. Are these individuals born to kill, or are they just victims of harsh circumstances? The psychology of serial killers, and its neuroscientific basis,Continue reading “Inside the mind of serial killers – are they born to kill?”

By Shiyi Liang Throughout the world, the consumption of sugar gives people great pleasure. But this sense of pleasure makes people crave even more sugar and can build sugar addiction. Emotions associated with sugar withdrawal for those who are addicted include feeling depressed, inactive, and anxious. ItContinue reading “Why Do We Love Sugar and Sweets?”

By Ayoush Srivastava As climate change continues to accelerate, there is increased international attention towards its effects and the development of potential measures to slow its pace. The exponential growth of greenhouse gas emissions over the past 30 years, especially carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), hasContinue reading “Ocean Currents and their Relationship with Marine Life”

By Jessica Lu Hepatocytes are the major cell type in the human liver, making up 70% of all liver cells. They are main contributors to liver functions such as metabolic homeostasis, synthesis, storage, distribution, and detoxification of xenobiotic compounds (Wang et al., 2017). Unlike typical cells whichContinue reading “Polyploidy in Hepatocytes”