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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Cool bananas! – genetically speaking
Scientists at the Université d’Evry in France have sequenced the genome of the wild banana, Musa acuminata, the species that gave rise to the commonly eaten Cavendish and other varieties. The banana plant is the largest herbaceous flowering plant, whose … Continue reading
Mercury in vaccines – is it really a concern?
We are all exposed to mercury in our lives, through consumption in the diet, in some vaccines, at the dentist’s (those silver fillings) and through environmental exposure. High biological levels of mercury lead to serious health problems, including loss of … Continue reading
London 2012: a city of infection?
With the London 2012 Olympics set to begin in five days time, if you’re a Londoner, now might be a good time to check your vaccination records. The Olympic games represents one of the largest gatherings of humanity from all … Continue reading
Gardasil vs. Cervarix: clash of the HPV vaccines
Over 90% of cases of cervical cancer are caused by exposure to human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually-transmitted infection. While regular cervical screening tests have been effective at reducing cervical cancer incidence, many countries have solidified their prevention campaigns by introducing … Continue reading
Cases of whooping cough at a 20 year high in the UK
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial disease of the respiratory tract caused by Bordetella pertussis or parapertussis. The combined diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTap) vaccine was introduced as part of the government-funded childhood vaccination program in 1940, and in most … Continue reading
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