Major U.K. genetics lab accused of misusing African DNA – Science
Advocates for genomic research in Africa are worried about fallout from a dispute that has roiled the Wellcome Sanger Institute, a major genome research center in Hinxton, U.K. Last year, whistleblowers privately […]
Takoradi missing girls: what is forensic DNA testing? – Interview
In light of the recent report on the Takoradi missing girls in Ghana, there have been several speculations about forensic DNA testing and its reliability in the media […]
5 Things Schools Need to Tell Students About Plagiarism But Don’t — Plagiarism Today
As students begin the 2019 school year, they’re going to get an earful about plagiarism, what it is, how serious it is and how they can avoid it. But between the lessons […]
Counting the cost: setting up a national forensic DNA database in Africa
Forensic DNA databases can assist the police in identifying unknown perpetrators of specific types of crime such as rape and murder.
International Women’s Day 2019: the voices of professional young women around the world
As part of the International Women’s Day 2019 celebrations, we were privileged to speak with young women working in various disciplines.
Guidelines for articles submitted to Scientect E-Mag
Scientect’s vision is of a society where citizens are scientifically literate and where the vital role of science and research in national development is fully realised and valued.
Featured Research: How is forensic DNA data exchanged internationally?
The transnational exchange of forensic DNA data has become a modern trend in fighting cross-border crime, terrorism and illegal immigration.
Ghana’s pillars of growth for science and technology, President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the thrust of his Government’s policy towards national development rests on ensuring that science, technology and innovation drive all sectors of the economy.
International Youth Day 2018: food security as a safe space for development
Hunger and malnutrition pose more threat to human health than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined [1]. Every night, 1 in 9 people retire to bed without having a meal and are famished due to extreme poverty and lack of access to food.
World Sickle Cell Day: What you may be missing about sickle cell disease
Despite the recognition of sickle cell disease (SCD) as a public health concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations (UN) in 2006 and 2008 respectively, the genetic disorder has still received little public attention.
