Genetic Engineering Advances
Genetic engineering has been making headlines since the technology first came to the public’s attention. Although the achievements …
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Human Genetics: Kidney Stones - Causes, Treatment and Cure
Kidney stones are clumps of material created from substances found in urine. Small stones pass straight through the body without difficulty. Large …
Continue ReadingZipsor Facts and Prescription Drug Information: A Non-Addictive Prescription Painkiller
Find out more about Zipsor, a new version of a pain relief medication that is not addictive.
Continue ReadingEdluar Facts: New Medication for Insomnia
Edluar is a newly-approved medication for insomnia. This unique form of zolpidem is faster-acting than oral forms. Find out what makes Edluar …
Continue ReadingGood Things about Genetic Engineering: How to Turn a Pathogen into a Friendly Bacterium
One of the pros of genetic engineering is that we can use the technology to turn pathogenic bacteria into rather agreeable microbes that can do us the …
Continue ReadingAttached Earlobes, Free Earlobes & Inherited Traits: How Your Genes Determine Earlobe Attachment
Do your ear lobes appear to be free hanging or are they fastened securely to the side of your head? Whether or not people have attached earlobes is …
Continue ReadingThree Types of Bacteria Helpful to Humans: Getting Intmate with some Friendly Bacteria
They get under your skin, up your nose, and all points in between. Bacteria are very ‘in’ to all your nooks and crannies as they thrive on and in the …
Continue ReadingWhat is Gene Mapping? Learn About Genome Mapping & Sequencing
Genome mapping helps scientists to find their way around a genome. In this way a genome map is no different from a map that you may use to get from …
Continue ReadingAdenosine Stress Test Overview
The adenosine stress test is used to evaluate blood flow to the heart. Find out when this test is indicated and how it is performed.
Continue ReadingAdverse Effects and Contraindications of Lumbar Puncture
Lumbar puncture (also known as a spinal tap) is a diagnostic test that is performed on a regular basis. However, there are some risks. Learn about …
Continue ReadingDIRECT V3 - A Viable Alternative to Ares
As the federal budget outlook for the future becomes more gloomy and NASA’s Ares rocket continues to struggle with technical challenges, the new …
Continue ReadingEMG Nerve Test Information
The EMG nerve test is often done to diagnose disorders that can cause damage to or weakness of the muscles and nerves. Learn about why this kind of …
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