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  • The Driving Force of Medical Progress: Pharmaceutical Innovation and Its Global Reach 

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    Written by Yasmin Tarfi Labouri  In the world of healthcare, pharmaceutical innovation is like a powerful, unseen current, constantly pushing medicine to new frontiers and expanding what’s achievable. This kind of innovation isn’t just about labs and test tubes; it touches on a wide array of scientific, medical, economic, and social aspects (IPC Public Debates,…

  • CRISPR technology

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    By Praatah Gandhi Over recent years, one of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs has come in the form of gene editing, specifically CRISPR. Currently, it has the potential to reshape our entire world, running from medicine to agriculture, and it has the power to change the future and fate of humanity. CRISPR was first introduced…

  • ‘We were girls together’: understanding the neurobiology of social bonding

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    By Masooma Hyder Baig Introduction  The phrase ‘we were girls together’ can be roughly traced from a novel titled ‘Sula’ by Toni Morrison. In recent culture, it has been popularised by a viral picture of a memorial bench in Central Park, New York, dedicated to a woman named Judy from her friend Janice. What causes…

  • CRISPR and the Future of Nutrition: Editing Our Way to a Healthier World

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    By Elizabeth Valdes  Over 2 billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, a condition known as hidden hunger. These deficiencies—especially in essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, iron, and zinc—lead to severe health consequences, including impaired cognitive development, weakened immune systems, and increased maternal mortality. In this global crisis, scientists are turning to cutting-edge…

  • Immunology, Our Defences Against Superbugs

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    By Low Xun He Keefe  ABSTRACT  The rise of superbug cases in the last few decades and its impact on our immunology has been a hot topic of debate with many global researchers, scientists and healthcare professionals having varied outlooks on the vulnerability of humankind to such strains of bacteria. The concept of superbugs and…

  • DNA Replication and How it Affects Cancer Research

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    By Talita Naveed DNA replication is the most important and valuable process in the body; understanding it on a molecular level unlocks a plethora of developments in medical research. DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic Acid, is the molecule that carries the genetic information for the development and function of an organism (National Human Genome Research Institute, 2025).…

  • Hypertension: The Basics

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    By Masooma Hyder Baig Hypertension, more commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is a chronic condition determined by increased pressure within the vascular system. It is known to be a major risk factor for various diseases from cardiovascular (heart attack and heart failure) to non-cardiovascular (renal disease, diabetes.) This article delves into the pathophysiological…

  • Chemistry Can Kill: Benzene The Cancer-Causing Compound

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    By Talita Naveed Fragrances are a combination of organic compounds with a distinct scent. Perfume and cologne are examples of cosmetic fragrances, that have the sole purpose of providing pleasant odors (DermNet, n.d.). In 2023, it was estimated that around 81% of women use perfumes and this vast industry was to make 58 billion dollars…

  • Caffeine, A Miracle Drug

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    By Low Xun He Keefe ABSTRACT  Caffeine, a substance that has been highly debated by healthcare professionals and the general public alike on its properties and the impact it has on the human body when consumed. There has been many well-founded research articles published over the years on the positive and negative impacts of caffeine…

  • A Regulatory Perspective on the Ban of Red Dye No. 3

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    By Elizabeth Valdes Imagine reaching for your favorite snack, only to find out that one of its key ingredients has just been banned. That’s exactly what’s happening with Red Dye No. 3—a synthetic food colouring long used in candies, snacks, and processed foods. After years of controversy and mounting health concerns, regulators have finally pulled…