Category: Popular Science

Why You Shouldn’t Be Worried About the Long Term Effects of a COVID Vaccine.

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Very often, I find myself hearing the same problems brought up about a popular science topic and thinking about how many times I will have to produce an answer to that problem. Very rarely has it been quite as bad as recently. With the introduction of the new COVID vaccines into circulation, and the imminent vaccination of thousands, people have been somewhat concerned about aspects of the vaccine. In this article, I plan to address the topic of long term effects and why it shouldn’t stop you getting vaccinated.

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The COVID Herd Immunity Strategy

For almost everyone currently not in hibernation, COVID-19 is without a doubt the most discussed and apparently controversial topic on the go. From social media to the political discussions of Westminster, everyone is having their say. Regardless of position, what it is, is prime opportunity to witness science in action. I’d like to spend some time picking apart the idea that herd immunity is the best strategy moving ahead.

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The Molecular Landscape

Molecular biology is a hot topic at the moment and yet, it’s one that the general public have a hard time nailing down. It is a vast topic that encompasses a number of wider scientific areas and provides unique insights for scientists and clinicians engaged in diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. So what is it and how does it help?

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Genes and Genomes

For many years, the field of genetics has been undergoing a diverse change. The nomenclature in common use has continued to change and develop in new ways as the field grows more complex with ever more fascinating areas of study. The suffix “omics” has overtaken a large portion of what we scientists can now study and I plan to dedicate this article to genomics, giving you an understanding of what it is and why it is the next big thing for many who work on the level of the gene. Continue reading →

Bacteria Turning Type A/B blood into Type O

So, I had other plans for what my first scientific based post was going to be. However, as you may have noticed. The scientific community has rather obsessively purported this story around the globe. As a scientific blogger and specifically as the “Blood Geek” I really think I should make comment on this article and explain to you all what the fuss is all about and whether it is, everything it’s cracked up to be.

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