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The Naked Mole-Rat: A Genetic Treasure Trove for Biomedical Research
The naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber), a peculiar-looking subterranean rodent, has captivated biomedical researchers. Renowned for...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Mar 28, 20242 min read


Octopuses: Masters of RNA Editing and Neurological Complexity
Octopuses are renowned for their intelligence and remarkable ability to adapt to their environment. One key to their extraordinary...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Human Chromosome 2: A Tale of Evolutionary Linkage with Our Primate Cousins
One of the most striking pieces of evidence for human evolution is found deep within our cells, specifically in chromosome 2. This...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Mar 24, 20242 min read


Telomeres: The Key to Aging?
Aging is an inevitable process that affects all living organisms. In order to understand it, scientists have turned their attention to...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Glowing Cats and Jellyfish Genes: The Story of How Fluorescent Genes from Jellyfish are Used in Genetic Research
In genetic research, fluorescent proteins have revolutionized our understanding of complex biological systems. A fascinating development...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Evolutionary Biology: Tail Loss in Humans and Apes
In evolutionary biology, the loss of the tail in humans and our closest relatives, the apes, represents a significant anatomical change....
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Hox Genes: Architects of the Fruit Fly's Body Plan
In developmental biology, Hox genes stand out as master architects of body plans, not just in complex organisms but also in the seemingly...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Feb 28, 20242 min read


The Wild World of Genetic Mutations
Genetic mutations have always fascinated scientists and laypeople alike. While some mutations lead to serious consequences, others result...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Exploring the Frontiers of Gene Editing: CRISPR and Beyond
In this blog post we will look deeper into the world of genome editing and explore the cutting-edge technology known as CRISPR-Cas9....
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Feb 24, 20243 min read


Game-Changing Breakthroughs: A Brief Journey Through Medical History
Throughout history, numerous groundbreaking discoveries and medical advancements have shaped the landscape of healthcare and transformed...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Jan 5, 20247 min read


Exploring the Cutting-Edge of Cancer Research
In this blog post, we will explore the latest advancements in cancer understanding and treatment and discoveries that are shaping the...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Stem Cell Research: Shinya Yamanaka's Groundbreaking Discovery
Few discoveries in the 21st century have been as transformative as the breakthrough made by Dr. Shinya Yamanaka and his team in 2006....
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Dec 2, 20233 min read


Cell Biology: The Foundation of Life's Processes
Cell biology is a fascinating and fundamental field in biomedicine, focusing on the smallest units of life - cells. This blog post...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Nov 2, 20233 min read


Understanding Biomedicine: An Introductory Guide
Biomedicine, a field at the intersection of biology and medicine, plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of human health and...
Tommy Aleksander Karlsen
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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