Post Views: 683 In 1953, an important discovery of the double helix structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) by James Watson, Rosalind Franklin and Francis Crick made huge waves in medical science. The study of DNA structure has since inspired many advancements in genetic science, especially in the field of molecular diagnostics or testing. Over two…
Post Views: 907 Blood and serum are two of the most essential components of blood. While both comprise the liquid elements of the connective tissue that is blood, they differ in many ways and have various applications in medical research. We know that blood extraction and collection is a common routine, one which enables us…
Post Views: 580 WHAT IS HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTION? Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common, sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is easily transmitted during sexual contact. Most Human Papillomavirus or HPV infections will disappear with no treatment, but few variants of the virus can cause genital or anal warts or even lead to cancer. HPV cannot…
Post Views: 776 In the field of medicine and scientific research, molecular testing or genetic testing is the new buzzword. What is genetic testing? What are the types of genetic testing methods? In this article, the experts at Helvetica Health Care (HHC) give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about molecular testing…
Post Views: 1,488 Melanoma or cancer of the skin, while one of the most common of all cancers, is also often the most serious, with a high incidence of fatality. Melanoma is extremely tough to treat, especially after it metastasises. Metastasis is when melanoma cancer cells spread to other parts of the body and grow.…
