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 by answering these…
As we are in the Mental Health month of May, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can improve and maintain our physical and mental well-being. And what better way to do that than by using a health app like OnTracka that offers you an easy way to focus on your mental health…
The central nervous system, comprising the brain and spinal cord, is our body’s control and processing house. It is vital to maintain the brain’s biochemical stability for the normal functioning of the CNS and to prevent neurological disorders. Trauma, infections, tumours, blood flow disruption, etc. are some of the main causes of neurological diseases. One…
Microbiology and molecular biotechnology have seen many tremendous advancements over recent years, especially in detecting bacterial infections. One of our previous articles tells you all you need to know about the importance of studying bacterial strains. Bacterial strain typing techniques identify bacteria at the strain level and uncover the genetic diversity underlying important phenotypic characteristics.…
Usually, when you hear the word “cancer”, the conversation most likely involves the mention of a biopsy. Tumour or tissue biopsies form early investigations of malignancy. It’s the first thing a doctor would recommend when a patient displays related symptoms and/or has a suspicious-looking lump. A tissue biopsy involves extracting cells from the tumour for…
The study of cytokines is valuable in investigating inflammation. Cytokines are small proteins that transmit signals from cell to cell and trigger immunity to combat infection, inflammation and other disorders. Accurate detection and quantification of cytokine concentrations, therefore, becomes essential in describing the nature of the infection and powerful to follow the disease-staging process. Enzyme…
