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Acne variants are the rarer forms of pimples which present with atypical features as compared to the common acne vulgaris.

New technologies help researchers find common genetic mutations in different cancers.

Accumulations of the amino acid neurotoxin glutamate, long suspected of causing neurological disease, have been implicated in neuromyelitis optica (NMO).

The Danish Madsen Light Machinegun was used in a dizzying 40+ variants by no less than 36 countries on five continents over the past three centuries.

Has competitive Magic: the Gathering gotten to be too much for you? Planechase brings us a strictly casual affair, and gives multiplayer Magic a great new set of toys.

The FAL was the rifle choice of western Europe's NATO forces as well as those of the Commonwealth. They were made in two very different versions.

Designed in the Soviet Union the SKS rifle was produced in no less than 8 countries in several variants over the past sixty years.

Mesothelioma is a disease that is acquired through exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma comes in three different and distinct types which are discussed below.

Three new studies just published in the May 2008 issue of the journal Nature Genetics may lay the groundwork for DNA screening to help us assess our risk of skin cancer.

The name Halliday and its many variations is frequently cited as a battle cry from ancient times in Scotland.

The Social Security Administration ranks popularity of baby names by spelling. However, many names have variant spellings. This list bases rank on pronunciation.

Single nucleotide polymorphisms are minor alterations in the genetic code, but they can result in very important downstream effects on protein function and expression.

Twelve genetic variants, also called single nucleotide polymorphisms, known as risk factors of prostate cancer, have also been analyzed in ovarian and breast cancers.

Researchers have found that the Swine Flu had evolved years prior to its reported infections.

Initially all VBscript variables are of the same type - the variant; however as soon as a value is assigned then they can become any one of 16 data types.

Recently, scientists managed to genetically engineer cows in which this allele has been "knocked out". These cows may be resistant to developing BSE, or "mad cow".

Green is the most fashionable word in the motor industry and Italian maker Fiat is the latest marque to take this on board.

Kaitlyn has become a very popular baby girl name in recent years. Expectant parents might want to consider its derivation, spelling, and popularity before selecting it.

The relationship between ticks and spirochetes is complex, and sometimes overwhelms the host's immune defenses.

The list of the most popular baby names often varies a little from source to source, although all the favorite names always appear at least in the top 20 at some rank.

Language is the most common way to signify an affiliation with a certain social class- this includes teenage students and their own exclusive group memberships.

The Flu paralyzes the body's immune system contributing to the high mortality rate of the virus

On October 2008, British scientists showed a strong association between age-related macular degeneration and the SerpinG1 gene, a gene implicated in the immune system.

This poem has five verse paragraphs, displaying Cummings' signature style: odd use of punctuation and spacing, unusual word order, and other variant uses of language.

The addiction pathway may play a role in fat deposition and having a larger waist circumference.

The American Psychiatric Association sparks controversy in choosing "anti-trans" experts to revise definitions of gender identity disorders in the DSM-V.

Francis James Child's work, The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, was the first major attempt to collect the Folk tradition of Western Europe.

Rapid advances in gene scanning technology have identified genes linked to cancer, arthritis, diabetes and many other diseases.

Drawn simply these cat illustrations suggest intriguing feline stories. They don't tell the viewer what is happening in the picture. Students guess the ending.

Knowing one's unique genetic makeup points the way to better health and ultimate wellness.

Pityriasis rosea is a self limiting skin disease of suspected viral origin presenting with a generalized scaly and itchy skin rash.

Thinking about your first outdoor party of the season? Welcome in the summer with a refreshing alcoholic fruit punch.

The swine flu has killed about two dozen people, so know the risks and precautions of the disease.

To liven up adult Halloween parties, play some of these traditional Halloween fortune telling games with your guests.

Lewy Body Disease (or Dementia with Lewy Bodies - DLB) is sometimes misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease. This article describes DLB and highlights its unique features.

For shoppers unable to decide from the many models available, here are some good all round performers.

AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection, which killed an estimated 2.1 million people in 2007, but some individuals have been found to be resistant to HIV/AIDS.

The verdict is still out on the origin chess, but an older version of the game is still prevalent in India.

A mutation is an alteration of a gene's DNA sequence. Mutations are usually bad news, but those rare changes that benefit an organism are the raw material of evolution.

By late April 1982, internationally renowned choreographer George Balanchine had been battling dizziness, blurred vision and impaired hearing for four years.

Natural selection is the driving force of evolution. The environment selects the winners and losers. In artificial selection we are the shapers of other living things.

There are several well-documented biomarkers and genetic tests on the market today that help oncologists determine the best course of therapy for cancer patients.

The swine flu vaccine has people concerned over its safety. Adjuvants have side effects, but they are rare.

The dubious military connection between France and her former colonies in Africa is not only a colonial legacy but a continuation of Direct Rule or neocolonialism.

James Blackshaw is one of the best UK composers and guitarists in the music world at the moment.

W/Cdr. Hugh Malcolm was remembered as a determined and inspiring leader in the harsh conditions of the 1942 North African campaign.

Octo-mom Nadya Suleman has given her eight children names of Biblical significance and Hebrew origin, hoping it will ground them in faith.

The Austin-Healey Sprite or MG Midget is a good choice as a usable classic and would be a sensible starting point for a novice classic owner as it is easy to maintain.

Ashley? Aurora? Anna? If you're looking for a baby girl's name that starts with the letter A, here's a list of popular, classic, and unusual choices.

A combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of autism. Some of the suspected triggers in autism include vaccines and heavy metals.