“I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind, but now I see.” ~John Newton~ The words from “Amazing Grace” have lifted the spirits of believers and non-believers alike since they were written in 1779. While the original message of…
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Many people feel that stem cell research is morally repugnant on the grounds that researchers intentionally abort fetuses and take their cells for evil purposes. The fact of the matter is that scientists don’t need to take stem cells from…
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On March 9, 2009, the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research was lifted and research project grants began being funded not long after. While there remains a minority of citizens vehemently opposed to embryonic stem cell research,…
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It is doubtful that anyone would elect to be cryonically preserved without giving a huge amount of thought to the matter or have an avid interest in the science of cryonics. It is likely that if you do wish to…
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When one thinks of the discoverer of the polio vaccine—Jonas Salk jumps to mind, the discoverer of germs leading to disease—Louis Pasteur; but who comes to mind for one of the most important medical discoveries ever: anesthesia…for most people, no…
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A brain hemorrhage occurs when blood vessels that feed the brain and its surrounding tissues are damaged, leaking blood into the surrounding tissue or cavities. An intracerebral hemorrhage is when the blood leaks directly into the brain, and a subarachnoid…
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A haemocytometer is a device which contains a small chamber which can be filled with fluid. The top of the small chamber is transparent and has a microscopic grid etched into it. Using a microscope it is possible to see…
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Human hearing is the process by which vibrations in air are transduced (converted) into nerve impulses in the auditory nerve. This great biological feat is accomplished through the interaction of various subsystems in the ear. In this article, we will…
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People have attributed healing properties to pets for centuries. Some have even claimed that their pet can tell when they are sick, with training organizations over the past few years claiming that they can train dogs to detect cancer. But…
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How to diagnose intra cerebral hemorrhage Intra cerebral hemorrhage, means bleeding inside the brain. Diagnosis is based on clinical features and radiological investigations. Clinical features change depending on the site and the rate of bleeding. To understand the rest of…
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