HeLa cells are a population of human cells taken from Henrietta Lacks in 1951 during her cervical cancer treatment. Most...
Ageing gracefully is a goal many of us aspire to achieve. While it's true that the passage of time brings...
In 2015, the scientific community celebrated a monumental achievement in our understanding of the cosmos when the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave...
There is an outbreak of Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease, in Burkina Faso with a surge in cases and fatalities....
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E....
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 has been awarded to three brilliant minds: Pierre Agostini from The Ohio State University,...
On October 2, 2023, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to...
Genetic diseases are caused by variations in our DNA. Some of these variations are harmless, but others can lead to...
Researchers believe they may have detected the presence of a molecule called dimethyl sulphide (DMS) on a distant planet K2-18b....
Scientists at the University of Reading have used machine learning to predict the odour profile of molecules solely based on...
Note: I wrote this summary in March 2021, and I am only now sharing it in September 2023. Please keep...
If you ask a Ghanaian what their local food is, the answer will likely be fufu, Kenkey, TZ (Saγam), Banku,...
Climate change is no longer an abstract concern in Ghana. It is an ever-present, tangible reality with far-reaching consequences, particularly...
Ghana has been grappling with a series of environmental challenges as a result of climate change. Flooding in Ghana is...
The 21st century has seen a dramatic decline in religious faith around the world. In the United States, for example,...
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are a type of membrane receptors in eukaryotes. They are the largest and most diverse membrane...
The rainy season is in full swing in most parts of West Africa, and the skies are often cloudy. However,...
Malaria is a deadly disease that claims the lives of more than half a million people every year. In a...
HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana, Africa, and globally. While progress has been made in recent years,...
Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS) is an extraordinary disorder of sexual development that primarily affects males. In individuals with PMDS,...
Latest Update on LK99 As of August 9, 2023, Researchers from University College Cork identified an exceptional superconducting state in...
The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the world, and Ghana has not been immune to its impact....
Engineers shape our world, design infrastructure, develop technologies, and solve complex challenges in energy, transportation, healthcare, and sustainability. Their expertise...
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to healthcare systems and economies worldwide. While Africa has been perceived as successful...
What is Anthrax? Anthrax is a disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and affect both humans and animals. It...
It is often believed, albeit mistakenly, that science is a realm dominated by frigid calculations and soulless machines, devoid of...
Category theory offers a useful framework for understanding the abstract properties of mathematical structures. By examining categories, which consist of...
Drug discovery is set to undergo a rapid evolution as AI-driven approaches gain traction. Leveraging recent advances in large models,...
The West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) will hold its seventh annual research conference from July...
The search for life beyond Earth is an exciting and important endeavor that has captivated humanity's curiosity for centuries. Whether...
Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in the field of theoretical physics. At its core,...
Introduction: More than two decades after the Human Genome Project revolutionized our understanding of genetics, a significant milestone has been...
Organisms have the incredible ability to adapt to a variety of extreme environments, from the deepest parts of the ocean...
In recent years, CRISPR-Cas9, a groundbreaking genome editing tool, has captured the attention of the scientific community. Its vast potential...
Topology is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of the properties of objects that remain unchanged when...
In a recent development, the Ghana Health Service has confirmed the presence of a new mosquito vector species, Anopheles stephensi,...
Picture the spaces you know from everyday life: a grid of points or continuous lines. These are commutative spaces. These...
The West African Network of Infectious Diseases ACEs has announced its maiden symposium on the theme: Infectious disease in an...
Ghanaian Scientist Dr. Ofori-Acquah who was previously a recipient of NIH-NHLBI R01, worth over $400,000 for his grant titled "Therapeutic...
The West Africa Centre for Cell biology of Infectious Pathogens at the University of Ghana is the first institution in...
We know the benefits associated with living in nature and the outdoors is well documented. We also know that, for...
Oomycetes is a fascinating class of eukaryotic microorganisms that bear resemblance to filamentous fungi. However, they are not true fungi....
The West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) is organising the fifth in its series of annual...
The desire to live and live long is a primitive trait that is present in most species but could we...
Peloza (real name withheld) was 5 years old when she started losing her hair (baldness). Also, noticeable too was that,...
The long search for malaria vaccine might soon be over as researchers from the University of Ghana have identified and...
What is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing is the practice of using network of remote servers hosted on the internet to...
Introduction:Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have achieved a groundbreaking feat by granting cells the remarkable ability to camouflage...
Introduction During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns were raised about the safety of ibuprofen for individuals with...
Einstein is the owner of many patents and inventions. His Mother was worried about his rather unusual shape of head....
Globally, the prevalence of depression among women is about twice that in men. However, suicide rate in men is significantly...
Ghana, located in West Africa, is blessed with a remarkable natural asset: the River Ankobra. This iconic river not only...
Introduction A recent study conducted by researchers from Lund University in Sweden has revealed that 6-month-old babies exhibit happiness...
What is Cancer? Cancer is a widespread disease that affects the human body, and its impact is significant, especially in...
Hibernation in Bumblebees Researchers have found that hungry bumblebees trigger early flowering in plants. Hibernation is common in Bumblebees. It can...
Research into the application of nanobots in cancer treatment is an ongoing endeavour. At the King Abdullah University of Science...
A new study involving 96,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine to an increased risk of serious heart rhythm complications...
The definition of a solar year is referenced to the sun, whereas a lunar year is referenced to the movement...
A recent paper published in the journal Astrobiology by a team of scientistsargues that the presence of “thiophenes could be a sign of...
Abstract Early models of cancer genetics categorized cancer genes into oncogenes, which are growth inducing, and tumor suppressor genes. Cells...
The thought of extraterrestrial life generates mixed feelings; excitement and fear among the public. But even scientists have varying views...
The sex of an individual is determined by the chromosomes they carry. Females carry two X-chromosomes (XX) whereas males carry...
Exploring the vast array of genes within our cells reveals their distinct functions, each contributing to our biological processes. Even...
Intelligence, an unlikely communication barrier Day-in-day-out, the level of sophistication and advancement of human communication systems is increasing. Our planet...
Ghana has been experiencing a scorching heatwave for the past two weeks, with temperatures reaching unprecedented levels. This has brought...
Music is a powerful force, but can it reveal your deepest values? A recent study suggests it might. Researchers analysed...
Vertebrate body odours are complex blends of volatile compounds that animals use to communicate with each other, find food, and...