CRISPR: A Potential Cure for Genetic Blindness?
May 14, 2024
Vision. Something that most of us take for granted until it is snatched away from us or its quality starts diminishing. The ability to perceive the world around us, to see how different colors interact with one another, to see the subtle change in someone’s expression, to see the grandeur of the vast landscapes that […]
Epigenetics and Addiction
April 7, 2024
Epigenetics is the study of how gene expression is influenced by factors such as the environment, without altering the DNA sequence itself. These modifications play a critical role in shaping cellular function and can have long-lasting effects on health and disease susceptibility. Epigenetics becomes especially interesting when discussing addiction. Addiction is a complex, chronic disease […]