Afsaneh Khetrapal

Feature Writer

B.Sc.

Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology

Afsaneh graduated from Warwick University with a First class honours degree in Biomedical science. During her time here her love for neuroscience and scientific journalism only grew and have now steered her into a career with the journal, Scientific Reports under Springer Nature. Of course, she isn’t always immersed in all things science and literary; her free time involves a lot of oil painting and beach-side walks too.

Articles from Afsaneh

How to Brush your Teeth

Food particles that stay in the mouth mix with saliva and build up a sticky substance on the teeth. It is, therefore, important to brush correctly and regularly to protect your teeth.

1 Aug 2022

Biophotonic Instruments

Biophotonics is the interdisciplinary science dealing with generation and utilization of light and radiant energy for detection, imaging, and manipulation of biological materials.

17 Oct 2017

Psychosomatic Disorder Treatment Options

Psychosomatic disorder is a condition in which a physical disease is thought to be caused or made worse by mental stress.

11 Sep 2017

Optometry Organizations

Optometry is a science concerned with the study and therapy of diseases and disorders associated with eyesight.

28 Aug 2017

Angiosarcoma Symptoms and Causes

Angiosarcoma (AS) is a class of sarcoma (soft tissue tumor) that affects the blood and lymphatic endothelial cells. This cancer is very malignant and aggressive in nature, occurring in almost all parts of the body.

21 Aug 2017

What is Cancer of Unknown Primary?

When the cells in the body start to grow abnormally out of control, it leads to cancer. The body cells that are nearest to the malignant portion get affected and, from there, spread to other locations. From the primary site, the tumor advances to other parts of the body called the metastatic site.

15 Aug 2017