Molecular Biology

  • What is Dengue Fever?

    Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus affecting people in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also known as "breakbone" fever due to the severe joint and muscle pain that it causes.
    Published by JCRedmond (589 pts) on Nov 17, 2009 to
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  • What are Telomeres?

    Telomeres are repetitive sequences of DNA at the ends of chromosomes. They protect these sub-cellular structures from attack and destruction.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15463 pts) on Nov 16, 2009 to
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  • West Nile Virus in Horses

    West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that affects humans, but it is also capable of harming animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, and horses.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15463 pts) on Nov 16, 2009 to
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  • Information about West Nile Virus

    The West Nile virus was first documented in the West Nile province of Sudan, Africa. Since then, there have reports of infection from Middle East, Europe, west and central Asia, and North-, Central- and South America. Usual infection periods are between late summer and autumn.
    Published by bala (6095 pts) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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  • Discovery and Uses of Restriction Endonucleases

    Learn about the " Molecular scissors" that countless life scientists handle on a regular basis as part of their lab work. How were these restriction enzymes discovered and why have they revolutionized modern molecular biology? Read on to learn more.
    Published by bala (6095 pts) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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  • What are Thermophilic Bacteria?

    Thermophilic bacteria are extremophiles; they live in the sorts of temperatures that would toast other organisms. Strictly speaking they are not bacteria, but members of a different branch of life known as Archaea.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15463 pts) on Nov 14, 2009 to
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  • Diseases Caused By Bacteria: Diphtheria, Botulism, and Tetanus

    Our bodies are battle zones as hundreds of microbes descend upon us and employ a variety of weapons that can do us harm. In this article we find out how harmful bacteria can cause diseases such diphtheria, botulism, and tetanus.
    Published by J.Sace (4424 pts) on Nov 14, 2009 to
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  • An Overview of Archaea Bacteria

    Archaea like it hot, and they cope well under pressure too. They are an ancient group of microbes that are now referred to as Archaea, and some of them live in the most extreme environments on the planet.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15463 pts) on Nov 13, 2009 to
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  • Parasites in the Human Body: Human Skin Parasites

    What could be feasting on you? Find out as we go on a search for some of the parasites in the human body.
    Published by smyke (395 pts) on Nov 12, 2009 to
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  • 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 (4403 pts) on Nov 11, 2009 to
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