Heart Diseases - Can Gene Therapy help?
Since the elucidation of the structure of DNA, we’ve come a long way in biological and biomedical research. Due to the mapping of the human …
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Alzheimer's Research: How Human Genetic Engineering Could Cure Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a common cause of dementia. Currently there are treatments that slow its progression, but there is no cure. This …
Continue ReadingTelescopes and Light Pollution Around the Planet: The GLOBE at Night Project
The pollution of the night sky by light is a problem that has been accompanying man ever since he started his first fire some 15,000 years ago, and …
Continue ReadingWhite Holes: Violent Emissions and Odd Equations
Now, among the plentitude of objects in theoretical cosmology, we come across the event of the white hole, a theoretical “hole” in the …
Continue ReadingRocket Science Basics: Understanding Mass Ratio and Exhaust Velocity
There are two basic factors that determine a rocket’s performance–its mass ratio and the exhaust velocity of its propellants. These are …
Continue ReadingThe Genetics of Myopia: Is Nearsightedness Inherited From Your Parents?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition in which the eye cannot focus on distant objects, and sometimes closer ones too. It is a common eye problem …
Continue ReadingHow Bacteria Develops Antibiotic Resistance: Basic Explanation
Self-preservation is perhaps the strongest instinct found in all living beings and bacteria is no exception to this rule. These tiny creatures are …
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In this article, we’ll be examining the ALP blood test and what its results mean to you and what to expect from abnormal ranges.
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In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the BMP blood test and what its results mean to you.
Continue ReadingShoah and the Shoah Project
An ambitious attempt to construct the biggest DNA database ever created. It’s to help identify victims of the Holocaust and reunite Jewish …
Continue ReadingBasic Genetics FAQ: Information for a Basic Understanding of Genetics
Genetics is a fascinating, powerful, and inspirational subject. To help you make the most of some of the articles on the Bright Hub Genetics Channel …
Continue ReadingCuring Liver Disease with Gene Therapy
Using gene therapy, it could be possible to cure or treat some of the health conditions arising as a result of a diseased liver.
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