Gene Therapy for Cancer
An effective gene therapy cure for cancer would be a major step forward in medical technology. The discovery of a gene called SARI is the cause of …
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How Does a Radio Telescope Work? Understanding the Most Important Tool to Radio Astronomers
Galileo shook scientific world with the invention and breakthrough of the telescope. Equally important in the history of astronomy was the …
Continue ReadingSci Fi Books About Mars or Martians
How many authors have looked up into the sky and received inspiration from that pretty red object hovering above us? Plenty, that’s for sure. …
Continue ReadingThe Intended Mission of the Mars Pathfinder
The Pathfinder mission to Mars was a follow-up to the successful Viking mission,which took place two decades earlier. While the Viking mission was an …
Continue ReadingTransitioning to Glass Cockpit Technology
The glass cockpit is the greatest technology invented for aviation since engines! Are you a little hesitant about Glass cockpit technology? Than this …
Continue ReadingHow to Become an Aircraft Pilot
Want to learn how to become an aircraft pilot? This article is for you. Learn about what a private pilots licenses is and what the path is to …
Continue ReadingWhat determines blood types? It's all genetics: the ABO blood types and genetics
Blood is a highly complex fluid that contains many different cell types and proteins. This article focuses on the genetic basis and inheritance of …
Continue ReadingAshkenazi Jews and Genetic Mutations: What is an Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel?
The Ashkenazi (e.g., Eastern European) Jewish genetic panel is a carrier identification blood test for prospective parents of Ashkenazi Jewish …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Genetic Counselor? And What Does a Genetic Counselor Deal With?
This article describes the role and responsibilities of a genetic counselor.
Continue ReadingEarth's Weakening Magnetosphere- A Possible Sign of Polar Reversal?
We learn in our elementary school science classes that the earth spins and as a result of this there is an invisible shield protecting the earth from …
Continue ReadingHistory of the Gemini Space Program-- Major Accomplishments of The First Flights
The first three flights of Gemini were aimed at three goals: testing of long duration space flight on man and machine, perfecting rendezvous …
Continue ReadingNew Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatments Could be Created by Understanding the Genetic Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, painful abdominal condition affecting millions of people worldwide. The causes of Irritable Bowel …
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