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Continue ReadingPorphyrias are a group of disorders caused by a malfunctioning enzyme of the heme biosynthetic pathway. Depending on the altered enzyme, there are …
Continue ReadingPoland syndrome is a rare birth condition characterized by the absence of the chest muscle on one side of the body and by webbing of the fingers. The …
Continue ReadingAfter a few problems shortly after its launch, Voyager 2 showed its mettle, zooming past Jupiter and Saturn while taking some of the most stunning …
Continue ReadingWant to find out how to boost human longevity? Look at the genomes of some very old people and see if they have some genetic or biochemical factors …
Continue ReadingAlbedo is the measure of the reflective nature of an object. This dimensionless number provides important clues about celestial objects and can even …
Continue ReadingAdrenoleukodystrophy or ALD is a rare sex-linked brain disease that primarily affects boys. It was the subject of the film Lorenzo’s Oil which …
Continue ReadingAdrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare genetic condition that progressively destroys brain tissue. It mainly affects of boys, though about 1 in 5 women …
Continue ReadingNalbuphine hydrochloride is an opioid analgesic, and like other drugs in this class, it has a wide range of side effects and precautions. Read about …
Continue ReadingBurkitt’s lymphoma is a particularly aggressive and virulent form of B-cell lymphoma, where tumours can sometimes double in size in 24 hours. …
Continue ReadingThe West Nile Virus is a mosquito-born illness stemming from Africa that has spread worldwide. In the United States, the virus has permeated nearly …
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