Articles related to "Polysaccharide"



New Vaccine Protects Children from Typhoid Fever
Typhoid fever killed Alexander the Great. Millions of people get this disease each year. This new vaccine could save a large number of children's lives. Click to find out more
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Diabetic Benefits of Black Tea - Study
A new study of the chemicals in tea shows its polysaccharides can help control diabetics' blood glucose. Black tea has the highest level of these helpful polysaccharides
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Polysaccharides
A look at the structural polysaccharides; cellulose and chitin and the storage polysaccharides; glycogen and starch.
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What Is a Pneumonia Shot?
Commonly known as the pneumonia shot, the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria.
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Macromolecules from Activated Intermediates
A common misconception is that ATP can be used to determine the direction of a reaction. ATP is used to make activated intermediates that are macromolecular precursors.
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Meningitis Diagnosis and Treatment
Meningitis is caused by bacteria or viruses. Correct diagnosis is necessary to determine the cause, and treatment depends on the severity of the case.
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Mushrooms & Green Tea May Reduce Breast Cancer
Chinese women who ate fresh or dried mushrooms and drank green tea had much less risk of getting breast cancer, a recent study found.
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Cell Structure
A look at the structural components of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and the differences between the two types of cell.
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Fungal skins,
Which is the biggest living organism in the world? Whale? Banyan tree? Red wood tree? Macrocystis? No!!!. It's a fungus called…..get to know about fungi and their skins.
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Muscles of expressions
Muscles move parts of body or whole animal body and some of them help in communication and expression. Read more about such muscles..
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Types of Carbs and Nutrition
Carbohydrates are the body's most reliable source of energy and are an important part of a healthy diet, but not all carbohydrates are good for the body.
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What Are Organic Molecules?
What is the difference between an organic and an inorganic molecule? What substances are within the realm of organic chemistry? Read on and discover.
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What Is a Carbohydrate or Saccharide?
Carbs, also known as saccharides, are organic molecules that are used as energy sources, structural molecules and as components of other biological molecules.
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Goji Berries and Ningxia Wolfberry
Goji grown in the Ningxia province of China are rich in minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, protein and healthy sugars that may support liver and pancreas and fight cancer.
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Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been used medicinally for centuries. Studies show some varieties offer protection against cancer, can lower blood pressure and have antioxidant properties.
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Auricularia auricula, the Wood Ear Mushroom
A bit strange relative to other edible mushrooms, the wood ear is essentially flavorless with an interesting texture. It is often used by chefs in Asian dishes.
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Calories, What They Are and What to Know
Calories are burned mightily by life on our planet. The combustion of life is carried on inexorbably and constantly, and this burning keeps all alive and active.
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The Definition of Starch
In order to plan out a proper diet it is important to understand all of the nutrients. Starch is a vital part of a healthy diet and needs to be properly understood.
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Sugars: The Good
Part 1 of "Sugars: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." Alternative sweeteners which can actually be good for you include wolfberries, maple syrup, agave, honey and stevia
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Recommended Vaccines for Seniors
Vaccines may provide added immunity and better health for seniors. Are you up to date on the latest recommendations?
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Safe Ingredients for Celiac Disease
Gluten has many names making it difficult at times to decipher what is safe to eat. Three ingredients that often raise questions are Dextrin, Maltodextrin and Dextrose.
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I Cell disease
The answers to questions from last week's case study.
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Skin - The Wonderwrap - 10
Have you heard of an animal with cellulose in its skin? Yes, cellulose ..welcome to read special features of skins of various animals.
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The Larch!
Sometimes things you experience as a teenager can be helpful later. Past episodes of a comedy show alerted me to an unusual tree called the Larch tree. Click above to find out how it might be used in fighting microbes on our food.
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Glycocalyx Bacterial Surface Coating
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.
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Reaction Specificity of Enzymes
Enzymes bind to particular molecules, because the protein secondary structure rigidly displays amino acid functional groups that make multiple bonds with the molecules.
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The Golgi Apparatus
The Golgi Apparatus is an important organelle found in eukaryotic cells that helps with the creation, sorting and modification of molecules used throughout the cell.
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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
A short-season spring green with a world-wide appeal, it has more advantages to offer than its delicate flavour.
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Can I Have a Drink While Breastfeeding?
Sometimes after nine months of pregnancy, you might be looking forward to that glass of wine or beer. How safe is alcohol during breastfeeding?
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Five Benefits of Oatmeal for Breakfast
Oatmeal for breakfast may be the perfect choice from a health standpoint. Here are five important benefits of having oats for breakfast.
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How to Eat More Fiber
You've likely heard that you need at least 25-30 grams of fiber daily. But do you know why you need fiber, and what foods are the best sources of dietary fiber?
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Lentinula edodes, the Shiitake Mushroom
The shiitake is highly regarded as both an edible and a medicinal mushroom. It doesn't grow wild in North America, but it is easily grown and there is a thriving market.
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Meningococcal Meningitis
Meningitis is an infection of the brain and the membranes around it. A variety of organisms can be the cause, but meningococcus is one of the most common--and frightening
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What are Fungi? Fungi Classification and Functio
More then just mold, fungi are the decomposers of the ecosystem. Once grouped with plants, fungi are actually more closely related to animals.
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What Is Gel Electrophoresis?
In much of biological research, samples of DNA, RNA, or protein can be characterized by separating the molecules in a semi-solid medium exposed to an electric current.
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Introduction to Immunology-Part I
Treatment of cancer by activating an immune response in the body holds intriguing possibilities.This article (and a following one next week) provides a brief discussion of immunology that will serve as a background to descriptions of recent progress in the field.
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Saliva Test May Predict Risk for Cavities
If only they had known this when I was a kid. The crowns are multiplying in my mouth because of the large cavities I got when I was young.
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Aloe Vera for a Wide Range of Health Benefits
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
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Benefits of Goji Berries
Organic Goji Berries are becoming increasingly popular for the many natural vision benefits they contain. Sight benefits can easily be acquired with Goji Berries.
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Biofilms, DNA Transformation, Drug Resistance
Bacteria growing in communities contribute DNA as a biofilm scaffold and also to provide protection against host antibacterial peptides.
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Boneset Herb for Muscle Pain of Influenza
The vile tasting boneset herb plant was one of the most hated yet most widely used medicinal plants of early America and well into the 20th century.
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Breaking the Vicious Cycle Review
Are digestive disorders like coeliac, gluten intolerance, Crohn's disease and diverticulitis incurable? Gottschall believes the Specific Carbohydrate Diet is the answer.
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Early Work on Myco-Diesel, A Fungal Fuel Source
Could a fungus solve the world's energy problems? A species discovered in Patagonia by Dr. Gary Strobel of Montana State University, might someday do the trick.
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Easy Composting in the Garden
Composting directly in the garden is easy and has advantages over traditional methods.
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Food Dye is Spinal Cord Injury Cure
The common dye, Brilliant Blue G, that makes M & Ms and Gatorade Blue, blocks the damage of ATP released after spinal cord injuries. BBG is a promising treatment.
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Gluten, Carbs and Celiac Disease
Modern medicine defines celiac (coeliac) disease as gluten intolerance. But just before this idea was accepted, another theory gained prominence - and suggests a cure.
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How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Eyes
Dark circles under eyes can make one look tired and weary. Sleep may not be enough to make them vanish, but research shows some eye creams and supplements might help.
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Hydrogen Bonds Form Biological Structures
Cell membranes, ribosomes, protein complexes and biological macromoles such as nucleic acids and proteins are held together by hydrogen bonds.
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Nightshade Plants: Good or Bad?
Known for belladonna or "deadly nightshade," the nightshade family boasts vegetables that may cause inflammation, as well as wolfberries and cayenne - touted for healing.
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The Latest Superfoods
The Acai, goji berry and mangosteen are three top superfoods that help fight various ailments from cancer to aging.
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