The Japanese Space Freighter - The H-2 Transfer Vehicle from JAXA (HTV)
The new Japanese Space Freighter, the H-2 Transfer Vehicle has made its maiden voyage to the ISS. Also known as the HTV, the JAXA spacecraft will be …
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Define Elephant Man Disease. Elephant Man Disease Explored
For the first few years of his life Joseph Merrick “The Elephant Man” developed normally. But then small bumps started to appear on his …
Continue ReadingGene Therapy Cure for Blindness: How Genes Might be ABle to Treat Some Causes of Blindness
Gene therapy is enjoying some success with treating diseases that cause blindness. Successful trials have taken place that have restored vision to …
Continue ReadingMeteoritics:The Field of Science That Studies Meteors, Meteorites, and Meteoroids
Many of you might have seen beautiful shooting stars streaking through the night sky. But how many of you know about the branch of science - …
Continue ReadingMinor Planets or Asteroids - Their History and Classification
The minor planets become a topic of heated discussion after the decision of the IAU to strip Pluto of its status as a planet and to consider it a …
Continue ReadingAstronomer Jan Van Oort Facts: How the Oort Cloud Got its Name
One of the preeminent astronomers of the 20th century, Jan Oort was responsible for giving us an understanding about the rotation of the Milky Way, …
Continue ReadingFacts About The Oort Cloud - Home Of The Comets
Where do comets come from? Where and how are they formed? These questions were studied by the Dutch Astronomer, Jan Hendrick Oort. His answers went on …
Continue ReadingChytrid Fungus in Frogs: How Does Chytrid Fungus Kill Frogs
Chytrid is a fungus that has been decimating frog populations around the world and has driven a few species to extinction. Amphibians in captivity …
Continue ReadingGardner Syndrome Genetics and Gardner Syndrome History
Gardner syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterised by skin and soft tissue tumours, and by multiple polyps on the colon and …
Continue ReadingThe Genetics of DiGeorge Syndrome: A Look at the Genes of People with DiGeorge Syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome is a rare and complex genetic disorder. It’s caused by a loss or deletion of genes from chromosome 22 during early foetal …
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Proteus Syndrome? Are there Genes that Cause Proteus Syndrome?
Proteus syndrome is a rare congenital disorder. So rare that there have been approximately 200 recorded cases. The disorder causes abnormal growth …
Continue ReadingFive Canine Parasites – A Look at the Types of Parasites that Infect Dogs
Are you a pet owner? If you have dogs as pets you are no doubt very concerned for their health and keen to avoid them picking up any unnecessary …
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