Burkitt’s lymphoma is a particularly aggressive and virulent form of B-cell lymphoma, where tumours can sometimes double in size in 24 hours. …
Continue ReadingThermophilic bacteria are extremophiles; they live in the sorts of temperatures that would toast other organisms. Strictly speaking they are not …
Continue ReadingArchaea 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 …
Continue ReadingLysosomal storage disorders are divided into several categories which include sulfatidosis, spingolipidosis, mucopolysaccharidoses, and glycogenosis …
Continue ReadingRed blood cells have a lifespan of about 120 days. In hereditary spherocytosis the lifespan of these cells is decreased due to an increased rate of …
Continue ReadingThere is no escape, as they follow you everywhere. Your body is riddled with bacteria. The majority of these microbes are benign, some are helpful, …
Continue ReadingA murderer with a ‘gene for aggression’ had his sentence cut short by a judge in Italy, even though the link between genes and bad behaviour is not …
Continue ReadingA number of researchers have identified dopamine agonists as factors that contribute to gambling addiction. These studies may benefit people to …
Continue ReadingInflammatory bowel disease has two major types. They are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. This article focuses primarily on …
Continue ReadingEbola is a deadly viral pathogen that’s killed over 1200 people since the first outbreak in 1976. Despite exhaustive studies its natural …
Continue ReadingThe Ebola virus is one of nature’s most feared pathogens. Highly virulent and dangerous it causes haemorrhagic fever which damages major organs …
Continue ReadingFungi 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.
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