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It wasn’t long before I realised that Alzheimer’s isn’t just memory loss; perhaps it runs deeper than that. Here are ten things that you should know about Alzheimer's.

‘Placebo,’ a euphonic word with an exotic charm, which was penned across a fresh copy of ‘As Long as The Lemon Tree Grows by Zoulfa Katouh, seemed to call out to me, evoking a sense of curiosity.

Let’s be real for a second – breakups are never easy. Whether it's friends drifting apart or that one ex you thought was your soulmate, separation stings. But in nature? It’s literally how new life forms evolve.

Last time, we chatted about genetic drift, where random chance messes with gene pools in small or isolated populations. But what if genes don’t stay isolated? What if they… move? Travel? Get a one-way ticket to a new population?

We have been connecting the gut microbiome to a bunch of functions in our body for some time now, however until now, you could mostly come across healing teas and such. But don’t worry, science dove in head first and scientists are exploring all the ties between the gut and and the brain in hopes of discovering new underlying mechanisms and connections.

As I celebrate this personal milestone, it's fitting to look back at some of the groundbreaking biological discoveries that shaped 2024. Quanta Magazine highlighted several of these advancements, each offering a glimpse into the ever-evolving tapestry of life sciences.

Can a single slice of birthday cake flip your genome’s “on” switch? In Part 1 of my AI-Powered Awareness series, I rewind to the day gluten blindsided my immune system, then fast-forward to how we can train machine-learning models to catch Celiac disease before it derails anyone else’s life.

For decades, the prevailing belief in genetics was that human DNA evolves at a relatively slow pace. However, recent research is challenging this belief, revealing that our genome may be changing more rapidly than previously thought. This shift has profound implications for our understanding of human evolution, health, and disease.

Mental health. Two words that carry so much weight, yet are often left out of everyday conversations. In a world that’s constantly moving, it’s easy to push our emotional well-being to the sidelines. But the truth is, mental health is just as vital as physical health. And it’s time we gave it the attention it deserves.

On December 22, 2032, the streets will be filled with people doing last-minute holiday shopping, carolers spreading cheer amongst the angsty civilians, and people spending time with one another, forgetting their worries.

Have you ever questioned how we’ve come to understand the intricate world of particle physics? How did we unearth the existence of those mind-boggling fundamental particles? Or how do we validate our theories surrounding every fundamental particle? The answer lies in the remarkable collisions occurring within particle accelerators!

Among other remedies in the text, it mentions how to treat animal-borne diseases, plant irritation, and mineral toxins. There is significant focus on the heart and cardiovascular system, based on the theory that the heart was responsible for the regulation and passage of bodily fluids such as blood, tears, urine, and semen.

Hard to believe it’s already been one year since I joined young4STEM as a technical writer and started the Techpulse Section . What. A. Year

Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare neurological disease that affects movement, balance, and cognition. With no cure for this condition, treatment plans have to focus on symptom management. But what if diagnosing it earlier in life could help?

Have you ever imagined two particles, separated by galaxies, somehow sharing a secret connection? That if you measure one, the other instantly reacts, even if it’s light-years away?

Wwhat if I told you that evolution isn’t always this neat and logical? Sometimes, it’s messy. It’s random. It’s like throwing your DNA into a lottery. That, my friends, is genetic drift. And trust me, this plot twist in our evolutionary saga is a wild one.

Unlike most organisms that release electrons internally, these bacteria transport electrons outside their cells, creating a current.

From May 6 to 7, the Eta Aquarids shower will peak. This shower produces around 60 meteors an hour, primarily in the Southern Hemisphere.

Anyone familiar with English Literature can recognize the well-known story of the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, writing under male pseudonyms for their work to be accepted for publication.

If you want to be extra and impress your friends or colleagues, you might even think to add that Mercury is the only planet in our solar system that’s shrinking; you heard me right!

When we talk about learning, most of it involves making, strengthening, or rewiring connections between neurons in the brain. When we need to remember something? Boom, a couple neurons hold hands and we suddenly know what to write in our biology exam. But what if the way neurons encode information while learning isn’t the same across their structure?

Surely genetics is about how to be a genius, right? Just crack the DNA code and boom—you’re top of your class, winning science fairs, and maybe even lifting cars with your mind. Sounds awesome. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately?), genetics isn’t a how-to guide for becoming a genius.

Have you ever dropped your phone and watched it hit the ground in slow motion, only to realize it cracked the screen? That’s gravity in action. But did you know this invisible force is not only what keeps us on Earth, it also shapes galaxies, bends light, and governs the motion of everything in the universe?

Why Your DNA Isn’t Just Sitting There. Ever wonder why some traits pop up more often in nature, like how every other person seems to have blue eyes, or how certain animals are always better at surviving than others?