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

BIO-SENSORS

Will you kill yourself?

Or can your tendency towards suicide be anticipated and stopped?

Cutting cholesterol

A new drug for lowering blood cholesterol is a blessing for heart patients

Ray of hope

Paving the way

Growing up with mom

How do genetic activities in the mother help the offspring in its development into an adult?

Lagging behind

Microbe relief

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

Trials by violation

Traditional knowledge: Let the people decide

Gelling in a cure

No more ugly patches or scars from injuries, promises a newly developed gel

Heart goes 'oink, oink'

Gene shows the way

Significant selenium