Genetics and Gene Expression
The human genome is made up of about 20,000 genes located on one of the 23 chromosome pairs found in the nucleus or on long strands of DNA located in the mitochondria. The Human Genome Project and genetic research To…
Read MoreWHO team in China's Wuhan visits provincial CDC
WUHAN, China (Reuters) – A World Health Organization-led team investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday visited the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in China’s central region of Hubei, where the outbreak emerged in late 2019.Slideshow (…
Read MoreNon-protein Functions of Amino Acids
Proteins are generally considered macronutrients that are vital to sustaining life. These biomolecules are made of amino acids, which not only function as the building blocks of proteins, but in several other crucial physiological capacities. These roles include, but are…
Read MoreImportance of Studying Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes
Carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) facilitate the formation and break down of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. Studying them gives insight into the biological processes in which they are involved. Categorization of CAZymes The different CAZymes are compiled into a database and classified…
Read MoreSudafed Sinus 12 Hour Relief Tablets
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. SUDAFED® SINUS 12 HOUR RELIEF TABLETS Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about SUDAFED® Sinus 12 Hour…
Read MoreData shows strain on ICU capacity leads to more deaths during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is straining health systems across the country, especially intensive care units. New research from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine shows that people treated in the ICU for COVID-19…
Read MoreWhat are Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes?
The cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are a protein superfamily involved in the synthesis and metabolism of drugs, toxins and normal cellular components. Image Credit: yavyav / Shutterstock The CYP family of enzymes have been identified in many organisms, including animals,…
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NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. ALECENSA® ROCALECE10720 alectinib hydrochloride Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Alecensa. It does not contain all the available…
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NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. MENACTRA® Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y and W-135) Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet Read all of this leaflet carefully…
Read MoreShould pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what a doctor says
"If someone is planning to get pregnant, it is recommended that they discuss COVID-19 vaccination with their obstetrician," suggests Dr Anjali Kumar of CK Birla Hospital. Ever since the pandemic started, there have been many questions about the vaccine —…
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