Jonathan Ho




Efflux Pumps as Drug Targets

FIgure 3: the RND efflux pump complex in a gram negative bacteria.

Multidrug resistance (MDR) has become a more and more prevalent issue within the last few months, as authorities say humanity has reached the post-antibiotic era, as opposed to approaching it (PBS, 2013). While currently considered to be an everyday commodity, antibiotics are important tools that form the basis of modern medicine, as they are essential Read the full article…



The Origin of Viruses

Throughout history, viruses have been one of the major causes of disease and infection within humans, and have been responsible for a multitude of epidemics, including avian flu, the Spanish flu, and most recently, swine flu (Nicholls 2006). Viruses are unique organisms in that they lack the ability to replicate independently and require a host Read the full article…


The Applications of Cochlear Bioelectric Potential as Medical Device Power Sources

Current developments in sustainable and renewable energies focus mainly on bringing electrical energy to the masses. In these cases, technological development has not yet advanced to the point of making these energy sources efficient enough to be portable. This proves to be problematic for portable technologies, which require recharging or battery replacements. This is not Read the full article…