Why gut bacteria are becoming key suspects in autoimmune diseases
The human immune system is powerful and complex. It must be on guard at all times and be able to distinguish friend from foe. Unfortunately, it does not always get it right and sometimes attacks the body’s own cells, causing…
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What is Recombinant DNA?
Recombinant DNA, which is often shortened to rDNA, is an artificially made DNA strand that is formed by the combination of two or more gene sequences. This new combination may or may not occur naturally, but is engineered specifically for…
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TP53 as a Tumor Suppressor
P53, the gene product of the TP53 gene, is a fundamental protein involved in the suppression of tumorigenesis. This gene was initially described in 1979, originally thought to be a proto-oncogene. However, subsequent research proved it to be a tumor…
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4 Signs You've Had Way Too Much Caffeine & What to Do About It
It’s no secret that a lot of us don’t function without caffeine. It’s the life-changing elixir that helps us get through Monday morning meetings, red-eye flights and late night drives. And coffee, one of our favorite sources of caffeine, is…
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Zocor (MK)
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. ZOCOR® Simvastatin Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about ZOCOR.It does not contain all the available information. It does…
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Everything old is new again: A not-so-welcome infection returns
Throughout 2020, many scientists were focused on COVID-19. But all this time, another infection has been spreading quietly throughout WA … Be honest. Before January 2020, did you know what an epidemiologist was? I know I didn’t. For those who’ve…
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Microarray Applications
The microarray is a very recent development in the field of biotechnology. Scientists are now able to understand the gene functions of any organism by tracking down thousands of genes and their products at the same time, with the help…
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MPSS and SAGE Compared
Gene expression analysis is the study of the relative frequency of individual gene expression in a sample. Credit: Sergey Nivens/Shutterstock.com Genes are encoded in DNA, transcribed to RNA, and translated to protein. Messenger RNA(mRNA) is the intermediate step between a…
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FDA Approves First Injectable Drug Regimen for Adults Living with HIV
Cabenuva, the first-ever long-acting injectable HIV treatment, has been approved for use by the FDA. People living with HIV can now opt for this treatment in place of taking a pill every day of the year. The Cabenuva treatment is…
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UK tests house-to-house in hunt for new COVID-19 variant
England has begun house-by-house COVID-19 testing in some communities as authorities try to snuff out a new variant of the virus before it spreads widely and undermines a nationwide vaccination program. Authorities want to reach the 80,000 residents of eight…
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