Eye Color Genetics: How Genes Determine the Eye Color of a Human
From a sultry gray gaze to an icy blue stare, eye color is a fascinating topic that is still being unraveled by scientists. Eye color genetics …
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What You Need to Know About Pristiq and Effexor (Desvenlafaxine and Venlafaxine)
Find out the information about Pristiq that the drug company does not want you to know. Is it really the same thing as Effexor? Or is it a useful …
Continue ReadingRoot Cause of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder. It is characterized by chronic lung inflammation. The root cause of CF is a mutation in the CFTR gene. The …
Continue ReadingNuvigil Side Effects (Armodafinil)
Nuvigil is a stimulant used to promote wakefulness in people with sleep disorders. It has a different side effect profile than most other stimulants. …
Continue ReadingWhat is Antigenic Shift?
Antigenic shift is an important biological phenomenon that is of importance in studying pathogens and the diseases that they cause. Antigenic shift is …
Continue ReadingMolecular prognostic factors for colorectal cancer
This article reviews novel molecular biomarkers that can be used to predict survival of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Continue ReadingTheodor Escherich and the Discovery of E. coli
Theodor Escherich discovered a common gut bacteria that lives in our intestines and is sometimes the cause of food poisoning. His reward? The praise …
Continue ReadingTypes of Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medications used to treat mood disorders such as anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders, as well as …
Continue ReadingGenetics of Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome
An introduction to the genetics of Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome, including the genes involved, and how the disorder is inherited.
Continue ReadingBotulinum Toxin, Symptoms of Botulism and Botox Treatment
Botulinum toxin is the world’s most lethal toxin, and is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The toxin is a paralyzing element …
Continue ReadingBugs that Live on the Human Body: Bed Bugs, Triatomine and Lice
Humans are the number one dish of the day for millions of microbes. Here are three of the hungriest blood-sucking bugs.
Continue ReadingThe Discovery of Disease-Causing Bacteria: Part 2
Time to set sail on another voyage of discovery in the microbial world. This is the second article in a two-part series about famous scientists in …
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