LIFESCIENCE MAJORS
LIFESCIENCE MAJORS Various departments make up the life science category. They are explained in the note below. LIFESCIENCE Or the science of life. Life science is the branch of science that studies living organisms and their life processes. This branch of science combines both theoretical and practical knowledge of biological processes occurring in living organisms. […]
THE HEMATOLOGY LABORATORY
HEMATOLOGY The word hematology originates from the Greek haimo-, or “blood,” and the Latin logia, or “the study of.” What is Hematology ? Hematology explains the science that studies blood and blood-related diseases, including how to diagnose, predict, treat, and prevent conditions affecting blood cells, bone marrow, and the lymphatic system. This speciality of the […]
The Laboratory: Chemistry
The Laboratory: Chemistry The center of chemistry is the laboratory, having to do with experiments, validations and outcomes which turn out to be points of reference subsequently. Chemistry often seems abstract, but it analyzes reactions that occur in biological components. Chemistry is defined as the study and analysis of matter and its structure, as well as […]
The Micro Lab
The Micro Lab Let’s dive into the different arms of the diagnostic laboratory This time, it’s the microbiology lab. This blog intends to take you through the breadth of the microbiology laboratory, every sub-unit in the microbiology laboratory and the instruments you would need before starting up or working in a microbiology laboratory. What […]
Dos and Don’ts of the Diagnostic Laboratory
The idea behind any research originates from an already established thesis. Discoveries and solutions (in the form of treatments) for diseases and infections result from persistent research and a passionate commitment to making good health accessible to everyone, irrespective of their health status. Therefore, the procedures for conducting this research should be strictly […]
The Laboratory – A Scientist’s Perspective
INSPIRATION FROM AN EXPERIMENT What comes to mind when you hear the term “discovery?” It stems either from an intentional desire to seek out a solution or from experience gained in an ongoing experiment. Research and discovery are interconnected processes that drive progress in any field of study. These discoveries rarely happen in isolation […]
PCR: The Revolutionary DNA Replication Tool Transforming Molecular Biology and Clinical Diagnostics
Have you ever witnessed the remarkable process of DNA replication in the lab? Just as a photocopier produces multiple copies of a document, the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) amplifies specific DNA segments, allowing researchers to generate millions of DNA copies from a small sample. PCR is widely used in molecular biology, biomedical research, and […]