Author: Sanchali Gadade ABSTRACT Biosensors, also known as biological sensors, combine biological elements with physiochemical transducers to generate electronic signals in response to specific analytes. Since their creation in 1962 by Clark and Lyons, biosensors have evolved significantly, benefiting from advancements in electrochemistry, nanotechnology, and bioelectronics. These devices have revolutionized numerous fields, including biomedical diagnostics, […]
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Author: Emmanuel Michael ABSTRACT Food poisoning is significantly a public health concern in Nigeria, contributing to several annually cases of illness, hospitalizations, and deaths. This review offers a wide-ranging review of food poisoning in Nigeria, with focus on microbiological aspects, causative agents, transmission routes, strategies of prevention, and public health interventions roles. By synthesizing expert […]
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Author: Sujal Pawar What are Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)? A monoclonal antibody is a homogeneous collection of monospecific antibodies. These antibodies are selective and have affinities for a single epitope of a particular antigen. Since the discovery of monovalent antibodies, their therapeutic and diagnostic applications have expanded to include a variety of biotechnology sectors such as […]
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From Damage to Recovery: Tracing the Pathways of DNA Repair Author: Atharva Tilewale Introduction In every living organism, the DNA serves as a storehouse for genetic information, and life depends on the integrity and stability of DNA. DNA on the other hand is a chemical substance that is constantly being attacked by the environment. If […]
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Author: Sujal Pawar What is beer? One of the world’s oldest known alcoholic beverages, Beer is also the most consumed, rated third in popularity only behind water and tea. The brewing and fermentation of starches from cereal grains, primarily malted barley, but other grains such as wheat, maize (corn), rice, and oats are also utilized, […]
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Hepatitis B in West Africa: Epidemiology, Challenges, and Strategies for Control Author: Emmanuel Michael Abstract: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is significantly a public health concern in West Africa, as the region bears a substantial disease burden. This article provides a comprehensive assessment of the hepatitis B epidemiology in West Africa, with the highlight of […]
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Author: Josna Lewis what is Connection between Brain and Gut ? We all have experienced the “gut feeling” or “butterflies in the stomach” during pleasure or when you are nervous or “stomach wrench” when you are stressed or something absurd happens and imbalances your digestive function, and ever wondered how? Here is something to know! […]
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Author: Atharva Tilewale What is Androgenic Alopecia? Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss, is a medical condition characterised by gradual thinning of the hair and ultimately hair loss in a specific pattern. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men typically begins with a receding hairline and thinning at the […]
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Title: Bridging the Gap: Comparative Review of Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Systems in Asia-Pacific and Africa. Author: Emmanuel Michael Abstract: With the significant threat to global public health posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with consequences for both animal and human populations. This paper relates a comparative review of AMR systems of surveillance between Asia-Pacific Economic […]
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Author: Atharva Tilewale What is Molecular Docking? Molecular docking is a computational technique used in drug discovery and biological processes to determine the preferred orientation of a small molecule (ligand) when bound to a target protein (receptor). The goal of molecular docking is to determine the optimal binding of the ligand at the receptor binding […]
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