Who Created the Canadarm and What is Canadarm Used For?
While only twenty years old, the Canadian Space Agency inherits a legacy of space research dating back to the beginning of the space age. The most …
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Causes of Hemolytic Disease of the New Born
This article presents a comprehensive explanation of the causes of hemolytic disease of the new born. Hemolytic disease of the new born is a …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the X-Chromosome
The X-chromosome is one of the two sex-determining chromosomes. Find out more about its role in human development and health.
Continue ReadingGenetic Origins of 2009 Swine Flu (S-OIV)
The 2009 outbreak of swine flu, also called swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV), caused an international scramble to analyze the genes of the new …
Continue ReadingThe Mimivirus and Its Structure
Once thought to be a type of bacteria, the mimivirus is a fascinating organism, appearing to be half-way between a virus and a living cell.
Continue ReadingViruses in Gene therapy: How to Create a Virus: Adenovirus, Retrovirus, Adeno-associated Virus.
Viruses are responsible for a multitude of diseases. But they can also be used to treat disease, for example, in gene therapy. This article is a look …
Continue ReadingWhat Causes A Cleft Chin? Overview of the Genetics of a Prominent Facial Characteristic
A cleft chin, also known as a dimpled chin, is a distinctive facial characteristic. Learn how this feature is caused or inherited.
Continue ReadingWhere Does Earwax Come From? A Look at the Genetic Basis of Wet Earwax and Dry Earwax
Earwax, or cerumen, is a yellowish fluid secretion from your ear. There are two types - wet and dry earwax, and both are genetically determined.
Continue Reading5 Ways the Environment Can Damage DNA
Our body is under constant attack from harsh environments. Although we do not feel these attacks all the time, our molecular machinery is chugging …
Continue ReadingNothing But the Facts About Dark Matter and Its Theories
Dark matter is one of the great mysteries of our universe. Dark matter has been written into science fiction novels, been attributed to psychic …
Continue ReadingUpdate on International Space Station - Facts About the International Space Station and ISS Tracking
The International Space Station has reached its final stages of growth in recent years. While the program is in flux between 2016 and 2020, tracking …
Continue ReadingWhat is Urinalysis?
Urinalysis is a lab test performed on a patient’s urine to find out more information about their health.
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