Articles (Microbiology)

Food Science and Food Conservation
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Food science is the discipline concerned with the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of food, from harvesting or slaughtering to consumption; that is, “from the farm to the fork”.


Youssef and the Biological Clock
(Human Body)

The biological clock is responsible for major changes in our behavior, mood, and body functions; every cell have something similar to a clock.


Allergies: The Downfall of the Immune System
(Health and Diseases)

It is amazing how our immune system acts as an internal army against any external invasion; however, this army can sometimes be the threat itself.


Light Combating Viruses
(Health and Diseases)

Nobody likes viruses; yet, we are surrounded by them. The best we can do is to coexist with them, developing certain protective mechanisms against their aggressive nature.

SARS-CoV-2 Variants: An Update
(Health and Diseases)

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we anxiously listen to the latest updates about the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its variants.


Combating a Virus
(Health and Diseases)

A virus can be weakened or inactivated to stimulate the immunity system.

Rare Bacteria Makes PCR Technology Possible
(Health and Diseases)

Since the new coronavirus pandemic hit the world last year, the PCR test has become familiar to almost everybody. What is PCR technology, how did it start, and what are the challenges it faced at the beginning?


Viral Arts
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Viruses differ in types, but they also differ in their composition. Nevertheless, they all pass through the same phases when attacking a cell, or when looking for a host to reproduce.


A Virus under the Microscope
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Viruses are of various different types, but they all infect all kinds of organisms and they all have exactly the same anatomical structure.


Virus Hunters: Preventing the Coming Pandemic
(Health and Diseases)

How many infectious agents could become new threats to humanity? Supposedly, at least thousands; although it is difficult to make a precise estimate. Most of these will probably never become a real danger, but just as likely one will.


Should We Fear New Variants of the Coronavirus?
(Health and Diseases)

The coronavirus acquires new mutations and changes as time passes. The danger of these mutations lies in enabling the virus to escape the immune system or resist vaccines.


Margaret A. Liu: The Mother of DNA Vaccines
(Inventions and Innovations)

Nicknamed “The Mother of DNA Vaccines”, Liu is known for her work in developing DNA injections as a vaccine to combat viruses.


Bio-Art: Science and Art in Harmony
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Art and science have been in harmony throughout the ages, contributing to achieve sometimes interesting and strange results; Bio-art is one example of them.


Blue Gold
(Earth Sciences)

Can you imagine your life without water? Of course not, life without water is impossible; we need water to survive.


Deadly Proteins
(Health and Diseases)

Proteins are the building stones of the human body muscles; yet, some proteins are more lethal than manufactured chemical toxins.


Hidden Dangers at Home: The Kitchen
(Education, Business, and Society)

The kitchen is a vital area in the house; it is abuzz with a wide range of tools, appliances, and ingredients, which can sometimes pose serious hazards to the household members.

​Viral Attenuation: The Art of Confusing a Virus
(Human Body)

Viruses are tricky; they sneak into the bodies of human beings unnoticed. While some viruses are merciful, other viruses are deadly.

Controlling the Brain’s Traffic
(Human Body)

The human body is made up of trillions of cells; cells of the nervous system are known as nerve cells or neurons. 

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