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Information on Endangered Philippine Tarsier

The Philippine tarsier is among the smallest primates in the world. This endemic animal of the Philippines is already endangered due to human activities. Find out the causes of endangerment of the Philippine tarsier and the conservation efforts directed...

Functions of Bacterial Extracellular Enzymes

This article talks about the enzymes that bacteria secrete once they are in our body and initiate damaging actions to our tissues and organs.

Lyme Disease: Things to Know

This article discusses relevant information about Lyme disease including its epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment.

MTHFR - A Rare Genetic Disorder

Find out in this article how a mutation in the MTHFR gene can cause pregnancy complications and congenital birth defects.

Information on the Endangered Philippine Eagle

The Philippine eagle is the world’s largest raptor in terms of length. This endemic Philippine bird is now endangered due to human activities. Find out the causes of endangerment and the conservation efforts directed to this majestic bird by reading...

Cell Walls in Gram-Positive and Negative Bacteria: Similarities and Differences

The Gram stain is one of the most basic tests in diagnostic microbiology. It divides bacteria into two categories: Gram-positive and negative cell walls. This information is highly significant in describing bacterial species.

Dubowitz Syndrome Guide

An extremely rare genetic and developmental disorder, Dubowitz syndrome is caused by a mutation in a gene that has yet to be identified. Read on to learn the genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of this disorder.

Stickler's Syndrome Overview

Also known as hereditary progressive arthro-ophthalmopathy, Stickler’s syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects multiple parts of the body including the joints, bones, ears, eyes and face. Read on to learn the genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, prevalence...

Gilbert's Syndrome Guide

Also known as constitutional hepatic dysfunction, Gilbert’s syndrome is a harmless genetic disorder affecting the metabolism of bilirubin in the liver. This article provides the genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and risk factors of the disorder...

A Guide to Alfi's Syndrome

Alfi's syndrome, or the 9p minus syndrome, is a very rare chromosomal disorder that causes mental and physical disabilities. This article briefly discusses the symptoms, genetics, diagnosis, prevalence, and treatments for the disorder.