Scientific writing carries a lot of technical information and research arguments, which if not explained clearly and simply, could confuse the reader. The more assertively, clearly and briefly you present your thoughts to your readers, the easier it is for them to comprehend your arguments. Hence, the three main aspects to consider while writing your research [...]
A sentence is a collection of words which is arranged in a logical fashion, thus conveying a meaning. The way these words are arranged in a sentence depicts their relationship with each other. Hence, in order to clearly convey your thoughts to your audience, it is imperative that the right word, word sequence and punctuation be [...]
A research argument is the dialogue you, as a researcher, have with a prospective reader, through your research article, where you present and explain your research findings. The quality of your work will partly, if not fully, be judged based on how you present your findings. The more precise, clear and simple you present your arguments, [...]
Researchers from the Riken Centre in Japan have shown that stressing blood cells (T lymphocytes), by subjecting them to transient low-pH, reprogrammed them to pluripotent stem cells. […]
Scientific publications are an indispensable part of a scientist’s life. Sharing one’s research findings with the world is an exciting and enriching experience. As much pleasure a publication may bring to a scientist, the process of scientific writing and publication may seem an uphill task to a budding researcher. Anyone new to the research field may [...]
Comet Ison is likely to be visible in the Northern Hemisphere on December 3rd. […]
A new molecule to curb persistent bacterial infections The discovery of penicillin as an antibiotic for treating bacterial infections, during World War II, was a hallmark in the history of drug development. However, very soon scientists stumbled upon the phenomenon of bacterial drug resistance, which to date is an unresolved issue for the pharmaceutical industry. In [...]
The Sun’s polarity or magnetic field is set to reverse in the coming days. This isn’t as catastrophic as it sounds, although it will have implications for us on Earth. […]
A recent breakthrough in nuclear fusion is a step closer in providing a cheap and sustainable energy source to meet the ever-increasing global energy demand. […]
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2013 was awarded jointly to James Rothman, Randy Schekman and Thomas Südhof “for their discoveries of machinery regulating vesicle traffic, a major transport system in our cells” a Nobel Foundation press release stated. […]
