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Congenital Birth Defects
(Health and Diseases)

Not all babies are born healthy; unfortunately, some are born with congenital birth defects. Unlike diseases that are related to an unhealthy lifestyle, congenital birth defects exist since birth.

Gene Therapy
(Health and Diseases)

Gene therapy is an exploratory treatment, which aims at curing genetic diseases and repairing defective genes through DNA. 

​Viral Attenuation: The Art of Confusing a Virus
(Human Body)

Viruses are tricky; they sneak into the bodies of human beings unnoticed. While some viruses are merciful, other viruses are deadly.

​Healthy Mid-Day Snacks
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

It is almost 3:00 pm, and your energy levels are on the low; you can neither focus nor resist the urge to sleep.

Is Your Salad Boring?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

No one can deny the benefits of salads. It is the salad dish per day that can actually keep the doctor away. 

The Deadliest Viruses in History: Rabies, Dengue Fever, and Smallpox
(Health and Diseases)

Which virus do we consider deadly? Is it the virus that spreads quickly? Or is it the virus that kills most of the infected persons?

How to design a complete meal?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Healthy nutrition is the key for having good overall health and preventing multiple diseases. 

​Household Antiseptics: A Double-Edged Sword
(Education, Business, and Society)

Nowadays, household antiseptics are indispensable in any home, because of their great importance in sterilizing and sanitizing each part of it. 

The Deadliest Viruses in History: Influenza and Ebola
(Health and Diseases)

Which virus do we consider deadly? Is it the virus that spreads quickly? Or is it the virus that kills most of the infected persons?

Climate Change and Human Health
(Earth Sciences)

Nowadays, everyone around the world is familiar with the dangers of climate change as one of the most visible environmental concerns, where temperature is rising, polar glaciers are melting, and sea levels are rising. 

Soil Compounds to Treat Tuberculosis
(Health and Diseases)

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs. It is the second biggest killer, globally; in 2015, 1.8 million people died of TB and an estimate of 10.4 million new cases was registered. 

​Vitamin Sea: Thalassotherapy
(Health and Diseases)

As summer approaches, we start planning our vacations; first on the list is going to the beach, where we enjoy swimming and tanning. 

Sunglasses: Protecting Shields
(Inventions and Innovations)

Have you set for a joyful vacation this summer? Do not forget to pack your sunglasses. Need a new pair?

Paleontology and Human Cancer Studies
(Health and Diseases)

While an estimated 14.1 million people in the world are living with cancer, the origins of the devastating disease have remained a mystery. ​

Oswald Avery: The Unsung Genetics Genius
(Inventions and Innovations)

If you are a loyal fan of our popular science magazine SCIplanet—the Autumn 2016 issue* in particular—you may think we have already tackled all DNA pioneers.

Professor Madjid Samii: The Top World Neurosurgeon
(Inventions and Innovations)

Neurosurgery is a stressful and demanding career, as long hours are spent with patients who have life-threatening diseases and chronic illnesses.

Eye Glasses through the Magnifying Lens
(Inventions and Innovations)

Do you suffer from poor eyesight? Have you ever imagined what your world would look like without your glasses? It would, definitely, be blurry.

Ignaz Semmelweis: Killed by Ignorance
(Inventions and Innovations)

If you check your hands under the microscope, certainly you would be surprised! Our hands contain millions of microbes, most of which are harmless, but some can easily cause colds, flu, diarrhea, and other life-threatening diseases.

Dr. Mariam Matar: A Much Needed Arab Woman Role Model
(Inventions and Innovations)

Dr. Mariam Matar, the Emirati scientist, is one of the UAE’s finest public servants. After working in several public health positions, Matar launched a series of outreach initiatives, including “UAE Free of Thalassemia 2012”. She has also launched the UAE Down’s Syndrome Association in 2005 and the UAE Genetic Diseases Association in 2006, through which she has been able to spread awareness regarding the risks of genetic diseases and specifically Thalassemia(1), which is a common genetic disorder in the UAE.

Can You Really Become A Sugar Addict?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

People around the world are eating more sugar than ever before; that is because the food industry has been adding more of it to various products over the years. 

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