Prof Roberto Grobman
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The DNA of Love: How Genetic Testing Is Saving Relationships
When Juliana and Marcelo got married, they seemed like the perfect match. She was methodical, calm, and structured. He was spontaneous, energetic, and extremely sociable. At first, their differences were charming. But within months, arguments became frequent, and the distance grew.
By Prof Roberto Grobman9 months ago in Families
Cracking the Code: The Genetic Clue That Could Stop ALS
In a sunlit lab in Boston, a vial of DNA quietly spins in a centrifuge. It belongs to Michael, a 33-year-old former paramedic from San Diego. Two years ago, Michael was diagnosed with ALS—Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, the devastating neurodegenerative disease that paralyzed Stephen Hawking and has shattered thousands of lives.
By Prof Roberto Grobman9 months ago in Lifehack
Camel Urine: An Unusual Remedy with Surprising Power
Imagine the vast desert under the blazing sun, where life moves slowly, and every resource matters. In those endless sands, Bedouin nomads discovered a surprising remedy: camel urine. For centuries, it was a trusted healer. Today, lab tests are digging deeper into its secrets—and what they’re finding is stranger than fiction.
By Prof Roberto Grobman9 months ago in Lifehack
The Amazing Journey of Medicine
Two thousand years ago, medicine was not science—it was belief. It was ritual. It was divine mystery. If you were ill in ancient Egypt, the cause was not microbes or genes, but angry gods or curses. A priest might diagnose your ailment by interpreting your dreams or the alignment of the stars. He might prescribe mashed crocodile dung mixed with honey, placed delicately on your wound, while chanting sacred words to banish malevolent spirits.
By Prof Roberto Grobman9 months ago in History
