My Popular Articles
- Who Discovered Ribosomes?
- Ribosome FAQ
- The Relationship Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Depression: Causal, Environmental or Genetic?
- What is Prune Belly Syndrome?
- What Is Skeletal Dysplasia?
- What Are Noroviruses?
- An Overview of Parvovirus in Dogs
- Desktop Computer Dustcovers: Needs, Uses, Markets and Models
- What Is Deep SNP Testing in DNA?
- Disputed DNA Fingerprinting Trial Evidence: How Sure Is It Possible To Be?
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Heritable And ‘Plastic’ Intelligence: Can You Improve On Nature?
How much of intelligence is inherited, and how much is down to environmental factors? Is the environmental component 'plastic' to any degree? Can you do anything to improve your 'Intelligence Quotient'? According to some researchers...Published on June 28, 2011 to Genetics
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Disputed DNA Fingerprinting Trial Evidence: How Sure Is It Possible To Be?
The development of DNA fingerprinting and its use in the courts has helped us all feel a lot more secure about the justice of criminal trials. But can problems arise with DNA evidence? Are all the techniques involved as reliable as we might like them...Published on June 27, 2011 to Genetics
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The Relationship Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Depression: Causal, Environmental or Genetic?
Researchers have noted high levels of statistical co-morbidity between irritable bowel syndrome and depression. What is the nature of the relationship? Is there a genetic determinant or environmental factor shared between the two? Or does a pathophysiological...Published on May 24, 2011 to Genetics
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Ergonomic Computer Monitor Stands: Can They Help?
Are you considering purchase of ergonomically designed office equipment due to concerns about repetitive strain injury or cumulative trauma disorder? If so, do you need an ergonomic computer monitor stand, and which is the right one for you?Published on May 23, 2011 to Computer Hardware
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Desktop Computer Dustcovers: Needs, Uses, Markets and Models
Are you thinking of getting a dust cover for your desktop computer? Do you really need one? This article examines all the undesirable things that might happen to your computer if you don't invest in a dustcover for it. But what kind of dust...Published on May 19, 2011 to Computer Hardware
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An Overview of Parvovirus in Dogs
Canine parvovirus is a member of the Parvoviridae genus, and can produce both cardiac and gastric symptoms in domesticated dogs and wild canids. It is thought to have mutated from the feline leukopenia virus. It is most common in young puppies where...Published on May 19, 2011 to Genetics
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Do You Need to Modify Your Maps for GPS?
GPS products have given us a wonderful capacity to navigate our way around our world day by day whether driving, hiking, sailing, or flying. But, their utility is dependent to a very large degree on the accuracy and personalization of the maps we use...Published on July 11, 2010 to GPS Navigation Systems
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Celiac Disease Genetic Factors
Celiac disease involves an inability to digest a protein from wheat and other grains. It is mediated by the cells and enzymes of the immune system and can lead to damage via immune attacks on autoantigens. This article considers current knowledge regarding...Published on February 28, 2010 to Genetics
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What Are Noroviruses?
The norovirus genus is responsible for many outbreaks of gastroenteritis worldwide. In this article I take a look at the structure and evolution of the different norovirus strains, and norovirus infection, treatment and prevention.Published on November 30, 2009 to Genetics
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What Is Deep SNP Testing in DNA?
Genetic testing is a fascinating area of study. Deep SNP testing takes advantage of the characteristics of single nucleotide polymorphisms - or SNP/'snip' - to chronologically and genetically isolate a test subject to a particular branch or...Published on November 26, 2009 to Genetics