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A tablet created from berries first discovered in the eighteenth century could be the key to cracking the worlds escalating obesity problem.
People know of Aloe Vera for its topical uses, believing it good only for skin and sunburns. In reality, it is useful for a wide range of both external and internal uses
Bacteriophages are a special type of virus that exclusively infects bacterial cells. Here's how they recognize, take over and ultimately kill their host bacteria.
Animals can be classified based on the specialized ways of temperature control they have. Here are the ways that ectotherms deal with varying hot and cold environments.
Some bacteria have an additional layer outside of the cell wall called the glycocalyx. This coating of macromolecules protects the cell and helps it adhere to surfaces.
The herpes family of viruses enter a latent (silent) phase of infection following initial infection, but can be reactivated resulting in recurrent infection.
Carbohydrates that are of high glycemic index or foods of high glycemic load can spell trouble for heart and overall health.
This isn't the first time a type of swine flu emerged in the U.S. Here's the history of the previous virus and how it was handled the first time around.
Thyroid disorders cause a variety of symptoms including change in metabolism, digestion, heart rate and loss of mental function due to a change in thyroid hormone levels.
The scientific name for swine flu is "H1N1 type A flu," a term that explains that it is a new mutant flu virus and why a new vaccine is required to treat it.
Antiphospholipid antibodies and antiprothrombin antibodies are one of the most common causes of miscarriages, strokes and other thrombotic (caused by blood clots) events.
Endometriosis is a condition with an autoimmune origin characterized by deposits of uterine tissue in areas other than the uterus.
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) battles with cells of the host immune system to spread infection.
The H1N1 influenza pandemic that is spanning the globe is not unusual in human history. Influenza constantly changes its coat to evade immune defenses.
People who are allergic to cats can alleviate their allergies by using an air purifier. This will help their allergies by removing cat dander from their homes.
On September 17-20, 2008 Montreal hosted the World Congress on Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Presentations included 4 encouraging reports on low dose naltrexone (LDN).
A common emulisfier in cosmetics, vaccines and even ice cream, has been proven to damage fertility.
Accepted theory suggests the current flu outbreak should have started elsewhere as a different virus.
Scientists continue to study the human immunodeficiency virus and the host cell's response to infection in an attempt to prevent, slow and/or effectively treat infection.
Protect yourself by learning about the HIV virus and how it can and cannot be transmitted.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a variety of symptoms, including dementia. Autoimmune causes of this deficiency include pernicious anemia and autoimmune gastritis.
This series of articles explores how viruses that exclusively infect bacterial cells recognize the hosts they parasitize and reproduce once the bacterium is infected.
Carbs, also known as saccharides, are organic molecules that are used as energy sources, structural molecules and as components of other biological molecules.
Lymphocytes and macrophages display a complex pattern of surface proteins (antigens) on their cell surface - these antigens are known as cluster of differentiation (CD) a
Laminin is one of the most important parts of the animal body. When a person has a lack of laminin, he or she can develop negative medical conditions.
The autoimmune connective tissue disorders include various organ-specific and systemic conditions such as lupus and Sjogren's that affect structural tissue.
A mutation in the CCR5 chemokine receptor gene has been discovered that provides protection against infection by HIV-1, the most common strain in North America.
Nephrotic syndrome, often a result of glomerulonephritis or renal amyloidosis, causes excessive protein loss through the kidneys and is a form of kidney disease in dogs.
Artificial sweeteners have received FDA approval but have not passed animal testing. Research shows that aspartame and sucralose can cause organ abnormalities and damage.
Prokaryotes are evolutionarily ancient, for billions of years the only form of life. Here's a summary of the basic "parts & pieces" of these primitive cells.
Even as students return to school and share germs, specific testing for H1N1 has been suspended. Are public health experts overlooking an emerging and ominous problem?
Evolution may take several paths. Species may evolve apart (diverge), evolve similar structures and appearances (converge), or evolve together (coevolve).
The science behind the H1N1 virus is key to understanding why it is so difficult to produce effective anti-viral treatments.
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