The Science behind Tsunamis
A tsunami is a series of long, high sea waves caused by a disturbance in the water. This disturbance can come about in many ways such as an earthquake, landslide, …
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Mitochondrial Donation now deemed \’safe\’
Why does this procedure exist? Mitochondria provide energy to nearly every cell in the body. Mitochondria is transferred from mother to the baby, but if there is a problem with …
Mitochondrial Donation now deemed 'safe'
Why does this procedure exist? Mitochondria provide energy to nearly every cell in the body. Mitochondria is transferred from mother to the baby, but if there is a problem with …
Peanut Allergy Therapy
According to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The LEAP-On study followed on from the LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy) found that an early …
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) This new revolutionary genome editing tool will enable the elimination of many genetic diseases. It could also be used to modify crops, screen …
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PCSK9 Inhibitors – a solution for familial hypercholesterolaemia and ischaemic heart disease?
PCSK9 stands for Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin type 9 and it was first discovered in 2003[1] by Dr. Seidah et al. and it is a 692-amino acid glycoprotein.[2] PCSK9 is …
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
What is Hypoplastic left heart syndrome? Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital heart defect which occurs in approximately 1 in 5000 babies. The term ‘hypoplastic’ refers to …
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot What is Tetralogy of Fallot? Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect (one which is present at birth.) In fact, it is one of the most …
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage – T.A.P.V.D What is T.A.P.V.D? T.A.P.V.D stands for Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage. It is an incredibly rare congenital heart defect (approximately 1 in …
Remember that time?
Since everyone in Years 11 and above will be, or at least should be, studying for exams around this time of year, it might be fun to think about the …