Carbon – why is the building block of life?

Carbon – why is the building block of life?

Carbon is often referred to as the building block of life. Have you ever wondered why carbon is the element that became the backbone of all life as we know it? If you have, let’s dig into a little chemistry to find out why. To begin with, it is the fourth most...
Joneses – Should you keep up?

Joneses – Should you keep up?

Joneses was a last name used in an idiom to describe people trying to keep up with others. Your neighbours, for example. If you are in India, perhaps it was the Singhania’s. For those trying to keep up, it was envy driving behaviour. But don’t we all do...
Stuttering – why do we stutter?

Stuttering – why do we stutter?

Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. People who stutter might struggle to articulate words smoothly and fluently. They may repeat words or syllables, prolong sounds, or interrupt their speech with blocks or pauses. If you were...
rDNA – did you know your gene can be edited?

rDNA – did you know your gene can be edited?

rDNA or recombinant DNA is a term used to describe DNA that has been created. By human beings. It is done by combining DNA from different sources. If you have never heard of rDNA, dig in, it is a fascinating journey into our future.   rDNa can be made in a laboratory...
Reality – Is what you see around you real?

Reality – Is what you see around you real?

Reality is a term we use to describe the world around us. If I asked you to describe your current reality, you may speak about your home, the furniture within. Your family! But what if I told you that what you see may not be real? Or at least real in the manner in...
Ageing – The Role of DNA Repair

Ageing – The Role of DNA Repair

Ageing, at least for now is inevitable. Let’s face it, we all age. But have you ever wondered why we age? A big part of the reason has to do with the inability of our body to repair its DNA. So, what is DNA repair and how does it happen? Let’s take a closer look.  ...