Molecular Biology

  • The Role of Dopamine Agonists in Gambling Addiction

    A number of researchers have identified dopamine agonists, such as levodopa, as factors that contribute to gambling addiction. Levodopa is a medication given to Parkinson's disease patients. These studies may benefit people to overcome their addictive gambling habit.
    Published by Jason C. Chavis (4296 pts) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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  • Life Cycle of the Human Papilloma Virus

    The human papilloma virus is a commonly occurring virus that infects humans. It can exist and replicate only in the epithelial surface of the skin. Some HPV types are cancer causing viruses.
    Published by Sonal Panse (12103 pts) on Nov 4, 2009 to
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  • Fruit Bats as Reservoirs of Ebola Virus

    Ebola is a deadly viral pathogen that's killed over 1200 people since the first outbreak in 1976. Despite exhaustive studies its natural reservoir is unknown, but the evidence is stacking up that fruit bats are the reservoirs of the Ebola virus.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14539 pts) on Nov 4, 2009 to
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  • Function and Structure of Mitochondria

    Mitochondria are the power plants of the cell. The function of the mitochondria is to provide the chemical energy necessary to carry out the various cellular activities. Defects in the mitochondria structure or in the gene organization in the mitochondria lead to ill health and disease.
    Published by Sonal Panse (12103 pts) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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  • Ebola Virus FAQ

    The Ebola virus is one of nature's most feared pathogens. Highly virulent and dangerous it causes haemorrhagic fever which damages major organs and blood vessels. There is no known cure. Find out more about the virus and the potentially fatal disease it causes.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14539 pts) on Nov 2, 2009 to
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  • Facts about Fungal Sinus Infections

    Fungi can cause infections in many parts of our body; in the blood, on our feet, and inside our ears. And they can affect our sinuses too.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14539 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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  • What Causes Fungal Ear Infection?

    Fungi can make their home in and on many parts of the human body. Most of the time they are completely harmless and we happily co-exist with them. But occasionally we become vulnerable to fungal infections in places such as the feet, nails, and the ear.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14539 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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  • The Causes of Fungal Nail Infection

    Green, yellow, black, white - nails can take on a variety of hues when they are infected by fungus. Fungal nail infections are a common occurrence which can become painful if not treated. And there are a variety of causes.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14539 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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  • Is Athlete's Foot Contagious?

    Athlete's foot (medical name: tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection caused by the ringworm fungus known as Trichophyton. The fungi thrive in the warm, moist areas of your feet and they can be contagious. Athlete's foot can also spread to other parts o the body.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14539 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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  • The Facts about Shigella Bacteria

    Shigella is a Gram-negative non-spore forming rod-shaped bacteria. It is a close relation of E. coli and Salmonella and can infect the gut to cause a number of gastrointestinal problems.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14539 pts) on Oct 30, 2009 to
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