http://www.brighthub.comen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/57423.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 15:31:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57423TrixxieA lacerated femoral artery can be deadly if not treated within minutes. Getting immediate medical assistance and first aid are required for the possibility of recovery. Significance The femoral artery is located in the inner thigh of both legs, and is a continuation of the iliac artery, where it then enters into the femoral triangle. The significan...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/57421.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 15:25:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57421rosekitchen216Has your doctor suggested you have your cystatin C levels checked? If so, this article will explain what you need to know and what you can expect. A cystatin C level test can be used as an alternative to a creatinine clearance and a creatinine test to monitor and screen for kidney dysfunction. It is most often performed on patients with suspect...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/57419.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 15:22:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57419rosekitchen216The lacrimal bone is a small, fragile bone located in the eye socket. Many people are not aware of this bone and do not know anything about it, so this article will help provide all of the important information on this skull bone. Location The lacrimal bone is located between the maxilla and the ethmoid bone. It is in the eye sockets in the middle ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/57418.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 15:19:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57418CordieNeurocardiogenic syncope, also known as simple fainting, is caused when the heart does the right thing at the wrong time. Definition In laymen's terms, syncope is a fainting episode (a loss of consciousness). Neurocardiogenic syncope references the cause of fainting, which is a sudden drop in blood pressure that results in a reduction of blood flow...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/57417.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 15:17:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57417rojaroseHow many of you have heard about the false dawn. If you are planning to scan the sky for its presence then read on this article to equip yourself with the necessary details on it. What is Zodiacal Light. The reflection and scattering of sun light by inter-planetary dust particles in the elliptical plane results in the formation of a triangle shaped...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/55206.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 15:00:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55206ceraunnosVideo and pictures of spacewalking make it look effortless, but getting ready for a spacewalk is an elaborate process that takes quite a bit of time. Find out just how involved the process is by reading on! Going out for a (space)walk Getting ready for an extra-vehicular activity is no piece of cake, and neither is the spacewalk that fo...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/57414.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 14:58:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57414Strongmind“I had not expected that one could formulate the exact solution of the problem in such a simple way” are some words, the great scientist Einstein once said about the Karl Schwarzschild. This line is sufficient to show the caliber of this great scientist. Introduction Karl Schwarzschild, the famous Astrophysicist, belonged to a Jewish fa...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/57413.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57413rosekitchen216The nasal concha is a structure of the nose that many people are not familiar with. It is important to know about this nasal structure and the possible disorders that can affect it. Location The nasal concha makes up the nasal cavities' upper chambers. It consists of several scroll-shaped, thin bony elements and is part of the ethmoidal labyrinth. ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/19242.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 08:29:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19242PaulSmall they may be, but there's a whole world of activity going on inside prokaryotic cells. Prokaryotic structure is very different to that of eukaryotic cell structure, they lack membrane-bound organelles for example. So let's dive inside for a mini- tour of flagellum, pili and ribosomes. What Structures are Found in Prokaryotic Cells?...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/27712.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 08:20:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27712PaulWe are surrounded by disease and genetic disorders. If it's not pathogens attacking us it's our own bodies contributing to our downfall. Science has removed many threats to our health, and with genetics it continues to do so in a powerful way. Here are three ways that genetics can combat disease. Genetic Testing The main benefit of genetic ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/27422.aspxFri, 27 Nov 2009 08:04:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27422PaulTucked away inside the cytoplasm of plant and animal cells are little pockets called vacuoles. More than just empty spaces, these tiny membrane-bound organelles carry out a number of important functions that help to keep the cells that surround them alive. What Does a Vacuole Do? Vacuoles are shape shifters - they don't have a pre-determined sh...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/27015.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 14:30:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27015PaulDespite the best efforts of conservationists the endangered species list gets ever longer as some animal populations continue to decline at an alarming rate. This article explores how genetics can help to preserve species, and make extinction a thing of the past. Species Endangered Of course, there wouldn't be any need for genetics to intervene to ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/50411.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 10:24:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50411OllieHicksGenetic 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 'clade' in terms of genetic lineage. What is a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism? Prior ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/57310.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 09:20:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57310rafhubThis article deals with Kabuki syndrome (KS), a rare genetic disorder named after Kabuki theater. Learn about Kabuki syndrome, the signs and symptoms of KS patients as well as the genetic causes of this complex disease. What is Kabuki Syndrome? Kabuki syndrome (also known as KMS, Kabuki makeup syndrome or Niikawa Kuroki syndrome) is a r...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/26987.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 07:49:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26987PaulGenetic testing has great potential for predicting whether someone is at risk of a particular illness. However, it is a complex area, and understanding what test results mean is not always easy for the lay person. This article looks at the important questions you should ask about genetic testing. Testing for Genetic Diseases - Pros and Cons As tech...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/27194.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 07:41:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27194PaulKawasaki disease is a rare illness that can cause damage to the heart and blood vessels. It's caused by bacterial or viral infection, but the pathogen that triggers the disease is unknown. However, human genetics research has discovered genes that may make some people more susceptible than others. Kawasaki Disease Symptoms Kawasaki disease is p...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/13772.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 07:30:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13772PaulFrom the twisted genius behind the Saw movies comes this fantasy gothic rock opera - genetics you can gyrate to. It's the middle of the 21st Century and organ failure is a huge worldwide problem. Hearts, livers, kidneys are all packing up and people are dying. But salvation is at hand in the form of GenCo, a multinational corporation that'll happil...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/30672.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 07:27:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30672PaulGenital warts are the most common sexually transmitted disease by a virus. The enemy is human papilloma virus (HPV) and most people come into contact with it at some point in their lives. However, only about ten per cent develop warts. What is the Human Papilloma Virus? The human papilloma virus is a double-stranded DNA virus with eight...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/9149.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 22:37:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9149PaulScientists have moved a big step closer to using genetic engineering to restore hearing to the deaf. A therapy is not round the corner just yet but the advance in understanding from this new research is significant. Causes of Adult Deafness One of the contributory causes to age-related hearing loss is the loss of tiny hair cells in the organ of Cor...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/27445.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 16:54:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27445PaulFlesh eating bacteria conjure up a nasty image of tiny creatures crawling all over bodies devouring flesh. Far from being the product of the warped mind of a screenwriter these bugs exist and cause a rare infection known as necrotising fasciitis. Knowing how they function will help to defeat them. Flesh Eating Disease Necrotising fasciitis is a rar...