How Painkillers work

How Painkillers work

Painkillers, or analgesics ? , have been around for a long time. Opium is one of the oldest medicinal and recreational drugs in the world. It is extracted from the unripe pods of the poppy flower and its cultivation dates back to the Neolithic age.READ POST

The tympanic membrane

The tympanic membrane

For us to hear a sound, soundwaves go through various media as they travel from the external environment to the brain for processing. Because we have varying levels of sound wave intensity, they must be regulated appropriately. The middle ear cavity, found within the temporal bone, extends from the tympanic membrane to the outer wall […]READ POST

Preparing a histology slide

Preparing a histology slide

Histology is the microscopic study of tissues and organs achieved by staining, sectioning, and viewing those sections under a microscope ?. Histology is used in scientific study, medical diagnosis, autopsy, and even in the study of fossils ?.READ POST

What happens during a stroke

What happens during a stroke

According to the Irish heart association, one in five people will have a stroke in their lifetime ?. Stroke is the second leading cause of adult death globally, according to the world health organization.READ POST

Affairs of the heart

Affairs of the heart

❤️ Ever wondered why the symbol of the heart is so anatomically inaccurate to the real thing?? How can chemistry explain “What is love?” and the feeling of endearment?? What causes “broken-heart” syndrome? We like to look at affairs of the heart from a slightly different perspective. Read on to find out more. The origin […]READ POST