The Inspired Voice

 Introduction Imagine a baby being born with part of their spine exposed. They may never walk or have control over their bladder and bowels. This heartbreaking condition is called spina bifida, and sadly, many mothers don’t know it can be prevented—simply by taking folic acid before and during pregnancy. In this post, I break down what spina bifida is, how it happens, and most importantly, how we can stop it before it starts. 🧠 What Is Spina Bifida? Spina bifida is a birth defect where the baby’s spine and spinal cord do not develop properly. It’s one of the most common types of neural tube defects (NTDs). The neural tube is the early structure that becomes the baby’s brain and spinal cord. In spina bifida, this tube fails to close completely within the first 28 days of pregnancy—often before the mother even knows she is pregnant. 🧬 How Does It Happen? During early pregnancy: A flat layer of cells forms a structure called the neural plate. This folds and closes to form the neural...

 This is exactly what we should be using AI for,  solving real-life problems that save lives. Artificial Intelligence is often praised for its flashy capabilities, self-driving cars, smart assistants, viral image generation. But every once in a while, AI does something that truly changes lives. And this time, it’s in the world of healthcare. A new AI tool named AsymMirai, developed by researchers at Duke University, is showing incredible promise in detecting breast cancer up to five years before symptoms appear. This breakthrough could redefine how early we catch cancer and how we treat it. 🔍 What Is AsymMirai and How Does It Work? AsymMirai is a deep-learning algorithm trained to analyze mammograms in a unique way. Unlike traditional screening tools that look for tumors or visible abnormalities, this AI focuses on something much subtler: Asymmetry between the left and right breast tissue. This difference long considered too subtle or insignificant is now proving to be a powe...

 ✊ The Power of the Streets, With Caution In Kenya, maandamano (Swahili for protests) have become a powerful voice for the people, especially among the youth. From demanding justice to defending democracy, these protests symbolize a new generation refusing to stay silent. But let’s be honest  maandamano can turn chaotic in seconds. So whether you're participating actively or just caught up in the wave, here are 10 critical things you must avoid during maandamano to protect yourself and those around you. 🚷 1. Don’t Join Without a Plan Always know: Where the protest begins and ends. Your nearest safe exits. Who you’re with  never go alone. Planning isn’t fear it’s strategy. You can’t lead a revolution if you're missing. 👕 2. Avoid Wearing Political Party Colors Maandamano can be emotional. Wearing party-specific colors (like red, blue, yellow, or green) might make you a target or cause unnecessary conflict. Stick to neutral clothing  it’s safer and smarter. 🚓 3. Don...

 When you think of smart animals, dolphins, chimps, or elephants might come to mind. But deep in the ocean lives a creature that’s both incredibly intelligent and deeply mysterious — the octopus. With three hearts, blue blood, eight thinking arms, and the power to vanish before your eyes, this sea creature is like something straight out of science fiction. Yet, it's very real — and far smarter than many people realize. 🧠 A Brain Unlike Any Other The octopus is the most intelligent invertebrate on Earth. Unlike animals with a backbone, it has no bones at all — yet it can solve puzzles, escape from locked tanks, open jars, and even learn by watching other octopuses. What’s even more fascinating? Over half of its neurons are in its arms. That means each arm can act on its own — feeling, tasting, and reacting independently. It’s like having eight little brains working together! 💙 Why Does It Have Blue Blood? Here’s a fun fact that surprises many people: Octopuses have blue blood. Thi...

In 2018, the world watched with heavy hearts as Sudan, the last known male northern white rhinoceros, took his final breath at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. It was a powerful and painful moment. With only two females left — Najin and her daughter Fatu — many believed this marked the end of the northern white rhino species. But what if we told you that Sudan’s death didn’t close the chapter  it opened a new one? Thanks to incredible scientific breakthroughs and the unwavering dedication of conservationists, the northern white rhino is not extinct. In fact, the journey toward its revival is already underway and it’s happening right here in Africa. 🧬 From Loss to Legacy: How Science Is Bringing Rhinos Back Before Sudan passed away, scientists had the foresight to preserve his sperm. At the same time, they collected eggs from the two remaining females. Although Najin and Fatu are unable to carry pregnancies themselves, their reproductive cells were still viable. Using in vitro ferti...