School of Medical Biochemistry

⚠️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 — 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗙𝗔𝗧 💥

✒️Do you know what's silently damaging your heart, clogging your arteries, and raising your bad cholesterol — even from your favorite snacks? 🍟🍰🍔

✒️It's Trans Fat — a man-made fat created to make foods last longer, look tastier, and feel crispier. You'll find it in fast foods, bakery items, margarine, and fried snacks.

✒️But here's the danger — Trans Fats have NO health benefits. Instead, they increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, and even memory loss.

🧠💔 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒? Awareness can save lives. Learn to read food labels, avoid "𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐢𝐥𝐬" and choose healthier oils instead. Let's raise your voice for a 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝘁–𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 🌏

👉 Stay tuned with School of Medical Biochemistry for more science-based health insights.

💥 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗡𝗔 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 💥

🔖 "We achieved something that was thought
to be impossible." US scientists have, for the first time, made early-stage human embryos by manipulating DNA taken from people's skin cells and then fertilising it with s***m.

🔖The technique could overcome infertility due to old age or disease, by using almost any cell in the body as the starting point for life.

🔖It could even allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child. The method requires significant refinement - which
could take a decade - before a fertility clinic could even consider using it.

🔖Experts said it was an impressive breakthrough, but there needed to be an open discussion with the public about what science was making possible.

...𝐅𝐞𝐭𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦...

•A mother and child are bound together in ways that go far beyond what we can see. Even after birth, fragments of the baby's DNA remain within the mother's body—flowing in her bloodstream, settling in her brain, and living as a quiet reminder of their eternal bond.

•This extraordinary connection, known as fetal-maternal chimerism, means that a piece of her child stays with her always, shaping her in ways both seen and unseen.

•It is nature's way of making sure that the love between mother and child is not just emotional, but also written into their very biology. A love that transcends time, distance, and even words—an unbreakable bond, always and forever.

💥 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 💥

China is developing the world’s first pregnancy robot.

A humanoid machine equipped with an artificial womb that can grow a baby inside a chamber filled with synthetic amniotic fluid. Nutrients are delivered through tubes, mimicking natural pregnancy — and scientists claim a prototype could be ready as soon as next year.

Supporters say this could be a breakthrough for infertile couples and reduce the health risks women face during pregnancy. But critics warn it may be unnatural and could forever change how we view motherhood.

Read more: https://blog.philhealthid.ph/?p=190

Australian scientists have found that melittin, a natural compound in bee venom, can wipe out some of the most aggressive breast cancer cells — like triple-negative and HER2-positive — in under an hour, while leaving healthy cells unharmed.

This early research suggests a future where treatments could be far more targeted and less toxic than traditional chemotherapy. The work is still in the lab stage, but it shines a light on how nature continues to inspire new medical breakthroughs.

From the sting of a bee… to a possible weapon against cancer.

Read more: https://blog.philhealthid.ph/?p=170

** Cataract Surgery **

A breakthrough in eye care is on the horizon as researchers unveil eye drops that may clear cataracts without the need for surgery a development that could change the lives of millions worldwide. Cataracts remain the leading cause of vision loss, and until now, surgery was the only reliable fix. But scientists at Anglia Ruskin University have developed drops with VP1-001, a compound that reorganizes the protein clumps clouding the lens, allowing light to pass through and vision to return.

In trials on mice predisposed to cataracts, the results were remarkable. Just a single drop of VP1-001 improved lens focusing in 61% of cases, with 46% showing clearer lenses under the microscope. This offers the first true evidence that some cataracts can be targeted at their source no scalpel required. While the drug didn’t work for every type of cataract, and human trials are still ahead, it marks a huge leap toward personalized, non-surgical treatment.

Though the eye drops are not yet available to the public, the potential for such a therapy is immense especially in regions where surgery is hard to access. For now, protecting your eyes with good lighting, sunglasses, and regular checkups remains key. But as research progresses, a simple drop could one day replace the operating room, restoring sight with a far gentler touch.

Source: PMID: 33724295, PMCID: PMC7980049, Anglia Ruskin University cataract research.

.. When Fire Destroys Faces, Molecular Techniques Reveal Truths ..

Advanced molecular techniques used in forensic investigations to identify carbonized bodies rely mainly on DNA analysis of highly degraded samples, applying sensitive amplification and typing methods adapted for damaged biological material.
Key techniques include:

1) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based Short Tandem Repeat (STR) profiling.

2) Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis.

3) Ancient DNA extraction and purification protocols.

4) DNA microarray technology and bioinformatics analysis.

5) Complementary forensic dental DNA sampling.

Overall, PCR-based STR typing combined with advanced DNA extraction protocols tailored for heat-damaged samples forms the cornerstone of molecular identification of carbonized remains in forensic practice. Mitochondrial DNA analysis supplements this when nuclear DNA is insufficient. These methods enable positive identification even when visual or fingerprint evidence is lost due to fire damage.