WAGR Syndrome
WAGR syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes four distinct symptoms. Learn more about the genetics, prevalence, prognosis, diagnosis and …
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What DO CK Levels Mean in Blood Test Results and Is It a Sign of Disease?
Has your doctor told you your CK is high? What does CK mean in blood test results? Find out the relationship between CK levels and disease - and …
Continue ReadingWhat Is A Normal Potassium Level Blood Test And What Does An Abnormal One Mean?
Abnormally high or low potassium in the blood is a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. Read on to learn about which blood potassium range …
Continue ReadingWhispering Death and Big Ugly Fat Fellow - Learn About the B52 Bomber Airplane
In the year 1952, on the day April 15th, an enormous aircraft with a wingspan area of 4000 square feet was taken into flight by a test pilot named Tex …
Continue ReadingDark Matter and Dark Energy: What's the Difference?
Dark matter and dark energy comprise 96% of our universe. Let’s take a look at how these ingredients differ from one another and their effect …
Continue ReadingJoubert Syndrome
Joubert syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, primarily affects the development of the brain. This article briefly discusses the symptoms, genetics, …
Continue ReadingMobius Syndrome
Mobius syndrome is a rare genetic disease, primarily characterized by the inability to use the facial muscles. Even though there is no cure at …
Continue ReadingPompe Disease And The Mutations That Cause It
About 1 in 40,000 people have Pompe disease, which is a genetic condition that leaves muscles severely weakened and causes certain death if left …
Continue ReadingWhat is a C-Reactive Protein Blood Test?
Has your doctor ordered a C-reactive protein blood test for you? Find out what this test measures - and what the results mean.
Continue ReadingAll About Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex And The Known Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Mutations
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex is a rare inherited disease in which the skin readily blisters in response to minor injury or friction. Read all about …
Continue ReadingSmall Comets, or Snowballs
Recent evidence seems to suggest that small comets might be penetrating the atmosphere of Earth regularly. Such a comet resembles a snowball in space. …
Continue ReadingMyths About Our Solar System: Present and Past
For centuries, much has been said about the Solar System. The purpose of this article is to shed light on some interesting “facts"or myths …
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