How Genome Mapping Get Rid of Potato Bugs. Could Potato Bugs Be Having their Chips?
Potato bugs are still a blight on the world’s most popular vegetable. However, genetics research is coming to the rescue. Could bacterial, …
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Understanding the Causes of Viral Myocarditis. How Gene Studies Can Help Tackle the Viral Infection Symptoms
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle (the myocardium) and has a number of causes including autoimmune diseases, medicines, environmental …
Continue ReadingAn Overview of Viral Myositis - The Causes of Viral Myositis Infections
Myositis is the general name given to inflammation of the skeletal muscles, those muscles that you control consciously to get around and pick up …
Continue ReadingLeptin Resistance and the Danger of High Fructose Corn Syrup
Science is beginning to discover that high fructose corn syrup may have negative effects on the human protein leptin. Too much HFCS can lead to a …
Continue ReadingAlpers Disease and the Reduction of Gray Matter
Alpers disease is an autosomal recessive condition that leads to a gradual reduction of brain gray matter. It occurs primarily in children and is …
Continue ReadingEndoplasmic Reticulum. Where is the Endoplasmic Reticulum Located? And Other Questions
The endoplasmic reticulum is a highly complex organelle inside eukaryotic cells. It first came to the public attention in a paper written in 1945. …
Continue ReadingFabry Disease Explained: Understanding the Genetics of Fabry Disease
Fabry disease is a rare genetic disorder which results in the build up of fatty deposits to dangerous levels in the body causing system wide problems. …
Continue ReadingFarts and the Causes of Flatulence
It’s an ill wind that sometimes blows across the room, but don’t worry you’re not to blame. Flatulence has a number of causes and …
Continue Reading5 Interesting Facts About the Cell Nucleus: Who Discovered the Cell Nucleus? and More
The cell nucleus is a highly specialized organelle that is often called the cell’s ‘brain’. It’s an amazing structure that …
Continue ReadingAre Birthmarks Genetic? The Inheritance of Different Types of Birthmarks
Stork bites, angel’s kisses, and strawberry - these are all names given to birthmarks. So what are birthmarks and are they genetically …
Continue ReadingEnzyme Reactions and Genetic Engineering. How Gene Technologies Can Enhance the Uses of Enzymes
Enzymes are the superheroes of biology and chemistry. They can start and speed up reactions, and nearly all are proteins. Enzymes catalyze chemical …
Continue ReadingEquine Color Genetics: The Genetics of Horse Colors
Understanding how equine color genetics work has helped horse breeders breed horses with specific colors and patterns. Various horse colors result …
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