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Ignaz Semmelwies: The Pioneer of Hand-wash
Hand-washing is one of the first lines of protection against the transmission of the coronavirus, and it can feel distinctly low-tech. This very simple act of hand-washing has been proven to be a vital step in preventing the spread of germs. Nevertheless, the link between handwashing and disease transmission was uncovered only two centuries ago, which…
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Area 51: An impeccable combination of myth and science
Myth is a common word in our society. What if the myth and science stay together in some cases? Damn, is that even possible? Rumor and science, how can they stand side by side? It reminds me of a mixture of oil and water, which does not mix with the same mix and stays side…
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Gene for Gene vs. Matching Allele (and their variations)
Understanding the host-symbiont relationship has many facets. Often we borrow ideas from host-parasite interaction literature of co-evolution. You can think of host-parasite interaction as a continuous war between two parties where one party is always trying new ways to abuse the ‘host’. On the other hand, the host needs to upgrade itself against those new…
