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6.11.09

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What are Porphyrias?
Porphyrias are a group of disorders caused by a malfunctioning enzyme of the heme biosynthetic pathway. Depending on the altered enzyme, there are several types of disorder, each with different Porphyria symptoms.
Published by dgemmellaro (1,525 pts ) on Nov 17, 2009 to
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What is Poland Syndrome?
Poland syndrome is a rare birth condition characterized by the absence of the chest muscle on one side of the body and by webbing of the fingers. The cause of this condition is unknown and treatment usually consists of muscle and breast reconstruction, as well as separation of the joined fingers.
Published by dgemmellaro (1,525 pts ) on Nov 17, 2009 to
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What is the Lytic Cycle?
Since viruses do not have a cellular structure, they cannot replicate through the process of cell division. But we know that populations of viruses grow. How do they do this? Through either the lytic cycle or the lysogenic cycle, or sometimes both. This article will explore the lytic cycle.
Published by dgemmellaro (1,525 pts ) on Oct 14, 2009 to
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What is Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome?
Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, known as VHL, is an inherited autosomal dominant disease that causes tumors throughout various regions of the body. The symptoms and the characteristics of VHL are actually quite different from patient to patient, making the diagnosis of this disease often problematic.
Published by dgemmellaro (1,525 pts ) on Oct 13, 2009 to
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A Brief History of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a disease that has accompanied humans throughout most of history, at times decimating large groups of people. Read on to learn the history of tuberculosis and who discovered the cause.
Published by dgemmellaro (1,525 pts ) on Sep 27, 2009 to
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Who Discovered Cholera?
The bacterium Vibrio cholerae is the microorganism that causes the disease known as cholera. The isolation of the bacterium was an important discovery in the history of medicine. Who discovered cholera? Read on to find out that the answer to that question is not as simple as you would think.
Published by dgemmellaro (1,525 pts ) on Sep 27, 2009 to
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What is Dandy-Walker Syndrome?
Dandy-Walker Syndrome is an unpleasant condition that involves the malformation of areas of the brain. While the causes of the disorder are still not completely known, researchers seem to be closing in on what seems to be a genetic component of the disease.
Published by dgemmellaro (1,525 pts ) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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Genetic Basis of Acoustic Neuroma
Often caused by a genetic defect, an acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor arising from a certain group of nerve cells. This article will explore acoustic neuroma symptoms and the genetic basis of the disease.
Published by dgemmellaro (1,525 pts ) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Alopecia Areata Causes
This article discusses the condition known as alopecia areata and how genes are involved in what many researchers believe to be an autoimmune disorder.
Published by dgemmellaro (1,525 pts ) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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What is Cushing’s Disease in Horses?
Due to the common ancestry of all species, many diseases, (especially genetic) found in humans can be found in other organisms. For example, Cushing’s disease, an endocrine disease that affects people, can also be found in a variety of other animals, including horses.
Published by dgemmellaro (1,525 pts ) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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