Due to hectic lifestyles, over-indulgent diets and increasing societal affluence, the trend of consuming supplements seems to be on the rise around the globe. People are seeking ways to enhance their well-being by taking supplements to bridge nutritional gaps and protect themselves against the lifestyles they lead. Biotechin.Asia is honored Read more…
Smoking during pregnancy has long been suspected to contribute to several birth defects in neonates. However, the exact biological effects of smoking have not been scientifically documented thus far. In a new study, scientists have uncovered that smoking induces methylation patterns in DNA that could possibly link to several birth Read more…
It is hard to believe that some cancers miraculously disappear, but it does happen. Over 1,000 case studies document cancer sufferers who experienced spontaneous regression of their tumour. So why does this happen and is it possible to exploit it to benefit cancer patients? The earliest documented case of spontaneous Read more…
Dutch researchers from Leiden University have found that how our DNA is folded is a programmed command present in our genes, and the command varies from life-form to life-form instead of following a generic standard. While traditionally we may think that genetic information is only present in the way that Read more…
It’s time you know your onions. According to ancient Chinese medicine, you can reap a lot of health benefits by using onions. Apart from internal consumption, external application of onions too play a vital role. For instance, before going to bed, you can toss one slice of onion into your Read more…
BGI, the world’s largest omics organization, has signed a partnership agreement with Singapore-based oncology research and diagnostics company Clearbridge BioMedics (CBB). This aims to develop the CTC (circulating tumor cell) liquid biopsy market in China, including Mainland China, HongKong and Macao. BGI will work together with CBB to solely distribute Read more…
It will come as no surprise that some new fathers will be anxious or highly stressed. However, most people believe only new mums suffer postnatal depression. This is not the case. The rate of depression for dads is less than that for mums but our best estimate is that about one Read more…
Gender dysphoria, or the inability of an individual to mentally conform to the gender originally assigned at birth has been widely observed in children right from an early age. The knowledge about gender identity at such an early age has been widely debated to rely on biological factors that come Read more…
Have you noticed that Asian women have baby-soft skin and shiny black hair? This beauty secret lies in their kitchen. Unlike the rest of the world, Asian women do not throw away the water in which they wash or boil rice. Instead, they make a concoction out of it and Read more…
A new study from King’s College London offers clues as to why chronic pain can persist, even when the injury that caused it has gone. Although still in its infancy, this research could explain how small and seemingly innocuous injuries leave molecular ‘footprints’ which add up to more lasting damage, Read more…