Cockayne Syndrome: A Look at Cockayne Syndrome Facts
Here are some facts about Cockayne syndrome, a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the genes that repair DNA.
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Gas Gangrene Explained? Plus, Have there been any Historical Outbreaks of Gas Gangrene?
Gas gangrene is a condition where anaerobic bacteria release toxins that cause tissue death, and if not treated can be fatal. It usually occurs at …
Continue ReadingInformation on Apert Syndrome Life Expectancy
Apert syndrome life expectancy is a concern for anyone with the disorder, which is caused by a genetic mutation. Learn about this condition and how …
Continue ReadingWhat Are Noroviruses? Plus How Does Norovirus Cause Gastroenteritis?
The norovirus genus is responsible for many outbreaks of gastroenteritis worldwide. In this article I take a look at the structure and evolution of …
Continue ReadingExamples of Anaerobic Bacteria and Types of Anaerobic Bacteria
Anaerobic bacteria survive and grow in environments with little or no oxygen and include strains that cause botulism and tetanus. This article is an …
Continue ReadingGenetic Mutations Causing Mermaid Syndrome - do they Exist? Is Mermaid Syndrome Genetic?
Mermaid syndrome, alternatively known as sirenomelia is a rare disorder where an infant is born with fused legs, giving the appearance of a …
Continue ReadingKabuki Syndrome Facts: A Rare Disorder Named After Kabuki Theater
This article deals with Kabuki syndrome (KS), a rare genetic disorder named after Kabuki theater. Learn about Kabuki syndrome, the signs and symptoms …
Continue ReadingHow the Ebola Virus Affects the Human Body: Learn the Symptoms of Ebola
The Ebola virus is a member of the Filoviridae family of RNA viruses. It causes an often fatal disease in humans called Ebola hemorrhagic fever.
Continue ReadingDNA Fingerprinting Recent Developments: An Improvement in the PCR Step of the DNA Fingerprinting Process
Criminals will have a harder time trying to escape the long arm of the law thanks to a DNA fingerprinting development that can extract valuable …
Continue ReadingThe Pathophysiology of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: How the Aedes Mosquito Can Cause Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a more severe form of dengue fever. It is spread by the bite of an Aedes mosquito and primarily affects children …
Continue ReadingKuru Disease Mutations Could Offer Protection Against Brain Diseases
A cannibalistic ritual could hold the key to tackling brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and the human form of mad cow disease, as well as …
Continue ReadingWhat is Kuru Disease? A Look at the Brain Disease Kuru
Kuru is a progressive and fatal neurological disorder which reached epidemic proportions amongst the Fore People of Papua New Guinea in the 1950s. It …
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