Beginning of the End of the Pandemic Era?
HIV, SARS, Swine flu, Ebola, Zika — what’s next? After being the world’s worst pandemics, these viruses have now become household names. Their deadly outbreaks have had devastating effects on...
Scientists at War: Overview of the CRISPR Patent Debate
Imagine, if you will, the archetypal example of a scientist. Clad in a stained lab coat or surrounded by dusty chalk boards, they spend long hours uncovering knowledge, unconcerned with profit or fame. This...
A Bright Spot for China? The Potential of Harnessing Solar Energy
The amount of solar energy that the sun provides in an hour can power the entire Earth for a year. Known formally as solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, solar power has become the most popular form of clean energy...
CRISPR-based Diagnostic Detective may Save Countless Lives
The importance of accurate and efficient diagnoses for dealing with illness is apparent to anyone who has struggled against an unidentified ailment, making it no surprise that diagnostic tools occupy the front...