The double-edged sword

Picture this: A doctor draws out cells from a foetus to diagnose if it will develop into a normal child. A simple and quick test of the sample …

Uncertain outcome, high cost: Why WHO doesn’t recommend convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19

Studies published in late 2020 and early 2021 made a case for plasma therapy in treating COVID-19

Future jeopardised

Union ministers squabble over aphrodisiac musk

Singeing in the veins

High levels of an amino acid in the blood could be responsible for heart disease

Matters of the heart

The deafness gene

Human DNA in mice

Amphibian antidote

Vital fixtures

Harmful trials

Cancer killer

A super-vaccine shows promise in curing the growing menace of prostate cancer

Coughing up facts

The unborn pain

The foetus can hear, smell and is sensitive to taste, but can it also feel pain?

Fat chance

Food for thought

Vitamin B12 andfolic acid promise a worldfi-ee of Alzheimer's disease

Leeches as painkillers

A pain in the back

Chiropractic gradually gains recognition as scientific research gives it a better rating

What exactly are the tests being used to detect coronavirus?

Here is an explainer on molecular and immunoassays currently in use

Sharing love's labour

Why should women always take on the burden of contraception medications, and not men?

How to curb neuro disorders

Inhibiting a brain enzyme provides protection, says study  

Come together

Delving into the underworld of matter, scientists are coming up with miniaturised miracles

MONEYMAKERS

Is violent behaviour hereditary?

A recent study suggests a link between genes and foul temper.

No monkeying around

Rogue genes induce brain disorders

The root cause of most disorders of the nervous system often lies with defective genes