The central dogma is foundational to our understanding of biology. It might need a little updating, perhaps a fresh suit. … More
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Virus is essentially a bag of DNA or RNA
Think of virus like a bag–a bag filled with genetic material. Pretend that the bag, a circular bag, is the … More
Terms and Definitions: SARS-CoV-2 and Covid-19
Figure 1: The image of the infamous SARS-CoV-2, taken using transmission electron microscope (TEM). (Photo: GEN) The diameter of the … More
Variolation — Before Vaccines
Vaccines are a hot topic in the recent years. Many have strong opinions about it. Yes, we are entitled to … More
Perception & Intuition 