Lab Test Results for Heavy Drinking
Historically self-evaluation has been used to determine level of daily alcohol consumption. While those who drink heavily may underestimate their …
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Learn What Blood and Urine Tests You Need for Life Insurance
Life insurance blood and urine tests are performed to know whether or not you have problems in your health before you apply for life insurance. By …
Continue ReadingRole of Viruses on Genetic Mutations
Can a virus cause gene mutations to further its survival? Many types of virus, including the SV40 virus (Simian vacuolating 40 virus) and the HPV …
Continue ReadingThe Milky Way: What is It? What Is It Made of?
It is easy to “miss the forest for the trees.” Let’s consider the forest in which Earth is located—our own galaxy—the Milky Way. …
Continue ReadingThe Mutation of Cystic Fibrosis Gene in Humans
Cystic fibrosis occurs due to the mutation of the CFTR gene. Know more about CF gene mutations, the problems it presents in the health of affected …
Continue ReadingThe PTH Blood Test and Diagnosis
The PTH blood test, commonly referred to as simply the PTH, is often used to detect certain diseases and/or disorders associated with the parathyroid. …
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Best Lab Tests for Immune System Function and what They Indicate
If you find that you get sick often or experience chronic symptoms such as intermittent gastrointestinal discomfort, you may wonder what are the best …
Continue ReadingWhat the Patient Should Know About Syphilis and RPR Lab Test Procedure and Results
The RPR lab test procedure and results are significant when diagnosing the sexually transmitted disease syphilis. RPR or rapid plasma reagin is often …
Continue ReadingCan asthma medications cause a work-based positive drug screen?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that results in the inflammation and the narrowing of the airways. Since there is an association between asthma meds …
Continue ReadingFrameshift mutations and their effect on proteins
There are several classes of DNA mutations. Insertions and deletions are a type of mutation that changes the reading frame of a gene. This article …
Continue ReadingLearn What Blood Tests that Can Identify Human Parasites
Human parasites are dangerous to your health because they can result in many health problems. By learning blood tests for human parasites, you might …
Continue ReadingThe Significance of the ABCA3 Mutation
The ABCA3 gene is a membrane transporter protein. ABCA3 gene mutation may cause many serious health problems. These problems include fatal respiratory …
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