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Monkeypox – a short guide
First we had to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and now we hear about more new cases of monkeypox in the UK. Although the transmission risks are low, Public Health England agencies are becoming more alarmed as cases rise Monkeypox can be caught from infected rodents such as rats, mice and squirrels in parts of…
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Microplastics have made headlines
Microplastics have made headlines. And it’s sent the medical field into a frenzy. Their existence has been known for quite some time now but it’s only recently that scientists have pinpointed the presence of microplastics in the blood. The health implications of this new ground-breaking discovery is still a mystery and it may be before…
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The evolution of galaxies: life of stars
Introduction I’m sure many of us have taken moments to look up and just admire the stars dazzling in the clear night’s sky. But did you know these shining stars have actually been rapidly burning for the past 4.6 billion years? That’s right, throughout the scientific existence of mankind, these stars have been there, helping…
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Dementia: the Silent but Prominent Disease
Around 50 million people suffer from dementia worldwide and there are nearly another 10 million new cases every year, according to the World health organisation (WHO). Furthermore It is estimated that 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 in the UK are diagnosed with dementia and that number is sure to increase due…
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Genetic Engineering- the Reformation of Science
Note: words formatted in bold are ones which can be found in the glossary. Genetic engineering, a word often flashed by the media as ultra-modern and on the forefront of breaking edge research, in fact has very humble origins, dating as far back as 10,000 years ago. Genetic engineering pertains to the control and manipulation…
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