I blame movies/series in part for creating unrealistic expectations of the scientific process. A disease outbreak in a movie is usually caused by a mad scientist in an obscure lab, plotting world […]
Coronavirus: unrealistic expectations of the scientific process
Research proposals, hear from the expert
A research proposal should clearly define a question and approach to answering it, highlight originality and/or significance, and explain how the research adds to, develops (or challenges) existing literature in the field.
Drafting a professional CV, hands-on activity
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document that outlines your knowledge, skills, experience and achievements. It is one of the required documents of a job application.
Conjoined twins successfully separated by Nigerian medical team
Two sisters, who were joined in the chest and abdomen, have been successfully separated in a surgery by a 78-member team in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.
Ghana Election 2020: Unemployment & wages
Ghana will go to the polls at the end of 2020 to elect the next President and Parliamentarians. As one of the common themes in the political debates, unemployment and wages will […]
Reflections on the “Year Of Return”: Transitioning into a “Decade of Reconciliation”
This year, 2019, was dubbed the ‘Year of Return’ by the leadership of Ghana to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the first ship carrying slaves from Africa (mainly West Africa) arrived on the shores of the New World (the Americas).
Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence Culture
Introduction November was Men’s Health Awareness Month and the purpose of this annual event is to promote awareness and support for those tackling prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide. In […]
Kidnapping in Ghana: an emerging crisis?
According to Chapter 5 of the Criminal Code 1960 (Act 29), kidnapping can be described as the unlawful imprisonment of a person. The unlawful taking or detention of a child under the […]
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 […]
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