All human body cells have a certain lifespan, during which they perform their essential duties. At the end of this lifespan, they reach senescence and—no longer able to perform those duties—die. This suicidal Read More
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Blood transfusion, if performed promptly, is a potentially life-saving intervention for someone losing a lot of blood. However, blood comes in several types, some of which are incompatible with others. Transfusing an incompatible blood type Read More
Haven’t you wished you had time to learn the intricacies of publication? Haven’t you wished you had a personalized coach to guide you? If you have wished for it, this is the perfect Read More
Bacteria of the genus Bartonella are parasites that can be transmitted to humans via insect bites and animal scratches, resulting in an infection known as “bartonellosis.” Cat-scratch disease and trench fever are forms of bartonellosis Read More
Earth’s geographical surfaces have been formed over millions of years, and various current theories aim to explain their formation. The most popular theory, called the “plate tectonics theory,” states that Earth’s outermost layer Read More
Many students all around the globe wish to do a PhD. Facebook groups with PhD positions have thousands of members. From my personal experience, I know how difficult it is to get into an international Read More
Years of primary and secondary education made me excited about continuing on to higher education. I started my bachelor’s degree at a university with high hopes, but these were soon dashed by physical and Read More
Editor’s note: This story was originally shared on Medium by Damian Radcliffe. It has been republished here with permission. Like most educators, the coronavirus pandemic forced me to move my teaching online. And quickly. Read More
With the imminent threat of a climate crisis hanging over our heads, it has become crucial to develop efficient alternatives to fossil fuels. One option is to use clean sources of fuels called biofuels, which Read More
Over the past few decades, medical technology seen various advances in terms of the scope and efficiency of implant devices. For example, developments in medical research have led to the emergence of electronic implants, such Read More