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Test your Knowlege: The Circulatory System
The circulatory system distributes blood, oxygen, and various types of nutrients around the body. How much more do you know about the circulatory system? Test yourself with this quiz and find out!Published on October 22, 2011 to Medical Science
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DNA: Structure, Function, and Regulation
Venture deep inside the nucleus to explore the structure and function of DNA. The molecule's structure is key to its function and replication, and it controls its own replication and transcription in a way that is both simple and highly complicated...Published on October 21, 2011 to Genetics
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How Well do you Know the Respiratory System?
What do you know about your own respiratory system? Test your knowledge with this quiz, and maybe find out something you didn't know!Published on October 21, 2011 to Medical Science
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All About Proteins: Structure, Function, and Uses
Proteins are one of the major building blocks of life, without which there would be no life as we know it. Want to brush up on your knowledge of proteins? These articles will give you an insight into how and where proteins are made, what they do,...Published on October 21, 2011 to Genetics
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The Use of DNA Profiling in the Justice System
Shows about forensic crime-fighting with DNA are a big hit on TV, but they usually skimp on the details. If you’ve ever wondered just how DNA profiling works, and how it’s used in the justice system, this collection of articles is a great...Published on October 14, 2011 to Genetics
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Insights Into the Genetic Causes of Disease
Our genetic code is not without a number of mutations. We are either born with them or acquire them during life. While most are benign others can cause disease and genetic disorders. This guide explores the genetic underpinnings of many medical disorders...Published on September 21, 2011 to Genetics
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Side Effects of Somatropin: Are they Dangerous?
Somatropin is a synthetic form of a hormone normally produced in the body. Taking this hormone can cause mild effects such as tenderness and pain, as well as rare but serious side effects.Published on August 11, 2011 to Medical Science
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The Echocardiogram Procedure
If your physician suspects that your heart’s ability to pump blood is compromised for some reason, he or she may order an echocardiogram to take a closer look at how well your heart is working.Published on August 6, 2011 to Medical Science
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The Role of Proteins in Humans: How Proteins Help Maintain Life
Along with carbohydrates, fats and nucleic acids, proteins are the "building blocks of life." Learn about the functions of protein in the human body to find out why these molecules are so important.Published on May 24, 2011 to Medical Science
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Benefits of Ultrasound Technology in the Medical Field
The use of ultrasounds to provide important information about the health of an unborn child is perhaps the most well-known use of this technology. However, ultrasounds have many more unusual and surprising applications.Published on May 10, 2011 to Medical Science