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

Spare the subject

Alternatives to keep animals away from scientific research labs

Infanticide

Soya-based infant formula damages kids' immune system

Skinned at last

Gene mutation resulting in skin cancer identified

Twist in a clogged tale

A plastic wire can remove life-threatening brain blood clots

Vietnam

Evils of advancement

Test-tube babies face higher health risks

Discovering mutations

Economics of healthcare

Source of the scourge

Unsterilised syringes used in Africa in the 1950s may be at the root of AIDS

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