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Thread: Genetic Memory Theory - Examples of Amazing Savants
Post: RE: Genetic Memory Theory - Examples of Amazing Sa...
This topic just makes the study of the human mind even more intriguing. The brain itself is so complex being both a storage and source of information, that having this "area of genius" makes it an eve...
09-13-2013, 02:06 AM
Thread: Nanotech and starch based material could improve fruit ripening
Post: RE: Nanotech and starch based material could impro...
Ethylene actually has a lot of interesting properties. It’s a gaseous plant hormone with a very simple molecular structure. It is referred to as the aging hormone in plants. But even so, it can actual...
09-09-2013, 07:04 PM
Thread: Drug for Fragile X syndrome and autism
Post: RE: Drug for Fragile X syndrome and autism
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) has two other names: Escalante’s Syndrome and Martin-Belle Syndrome. It involves intellectual disabilities ranging from mild to severe, physical attributes, and behavioral cha...
09-08-2013, 12:57 AM
Thread: Role of DNA in Disease Diagnosis and Medical Forensics
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Medical Forensics was first discussed in lecture during the mid 18th century in Europe. Several scientists like Carl Liman, Johann Casper, and Auguste Tardieu helped build forensic pathology into an i...
09-07-2013, 10:12 PM
Thread: Mate compounds induced cell death of colon cancer
Post: RE: Mate compounds induced cell death of colon can...
Mate has several names in the market; in Portugal it is known as chimarrao, in Spanish it’s cimarron. It is also famous in many countries. A traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink, it ...
09-03-2013, 10:19 PM
Thread: Alteplase is still safe in elderly patients over the age of 80
Post: RE: Alteplase is still safe in elderly patients ov...
Alteplase is one of the Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activators (r-tPA). It goes along with reteplase and tenecteplase. It is FDA approved and is known for the treatment of acute massive pulmonary e...
09-03-2013, 09:19 PM
Thread: Shenfu injection on hypoxic-ischemic brain damage in neonatal rat ATF4
Post: RE: Shenfu injection on hypoxic-ischemic brain dam...
The effects of Shenfu Injection (SFI) on the heart have also been studied during those years. It seemed to have showed promising results on myocardial tissue and overall circulation. One study, heade...
09-03-2013, 06:59 PM
Thread: Coronary artery disease and the Y chromosome can be father to son
Post: RE: Coronary artery disease and the Y chromosome c...
Most of us are aware that lifestyle affecting factors such as smoking and diet contribute to the emerging of coronary artery disease (CAD). But having genes as one of its precipitating factors adds a ...
09-03-2013, 06:26 PM
Thread: Branches of Toxicology - What are Toxins?
Post: RE: Branches of Toxicology - What are Toxins?
Toxicology is a branch of chemistry, biology, and pharmacology dealing primarily with the study of the negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, especially people. Toxicology came from the An...
09-02-2013, 11:16 PM
Thread: How Cells Communicate During the Fight or Flight Response
Post: RE: How Cells Communicate During the Fight or Flig...
The fight or flight response is triggered during stressful situations. In other references, they include another “F” which is Freeze. Other terms associated with such are acute stress response and hyp...
08-29-2013, 05:41 PM
Thread: Organ transplantation is a promise of creating an enlightening world
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Organ Transplantation has been an important part especially in the field of regenerative medicine. It is amazing how both science and technology can help many lives either live a little bit longer or ...
08-29-2013, 04:17 PM
Thread: Stem Cell Resources
Post: RE: Stem Cell Resources
There are two types of stem cells in mammals. One is the embryonic stem cell, which needs to be isolated from the blastocyst’s inner cell mass. The other type is the adult stem cells, which are locate...
08-28-2013, 06:59 PM
Thread: Miracle Poison: Can a Lethal Neurotoxin be a Therapeutic?
Post: RE: Miracle Poison: Can a Lethal Neurotoxin be a T...
We all are mostly familiar of the brand Botox and its use in both the medical and cosmetic industry. But little do we know about other brands that consist of the same neurotoxin. We have the brand Az...
08-28-2013, 05:39 PM
Thread: Biosafety Levels and its Importance
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There are different biosafety level requirements in laboratories for specific control on the spread of harmful biological agents and for safety precautions to be observed in particular during experime...
08-26-2013, 10:30 PM
Thread: Shock Your Brain To Out-Smart Mathematics!
Post: RE: Shock Your Brain To Out-Smart Mathematics!
A similar study was conducted by Anna Fertonani of the Cognitive Neuroscience Section and Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnologies of Brescia, Italy in October 2011. They enrolled 99 subjects for tran...
08-26-2013, 09:35 PM
Thread: Huge Step in Progeria Understanding and Promising Treatments
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It is somehow heartbreaking to know that there are a number of individuals who suffered from Progeria, 53 to be exact. But what is enlightening is that most of them had the desire to make a difference...
08-24-2013, 09:22 PM
Thread: Marine organisms in danger, higher than ever
Post: RE: Marine organisms in danger, higher than ever
During Mexico’s oil spill in 2010, a lot of sea creatures were affected. Like for the cetaceans (whales and dolphins); since these animals need to surface the water to breathe, there is a tendency tha...
08-24-2013, 07:10 PM
Thread: Liposuction Process - Avoiding the side effects
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Here’s a quick overview about the kinds of liposuction mentioned above. Wet Liposuction It is derived from the fluids being injected into the body before the removal of fat. A saline solution is inje...
08-22-2013, 06:20 PM
Thread: Infant Formula, but not Breastmilk, May Kill Intestinal Cells
Post: RE: Infant Formula, but not Breastmilk, May Kill I...
I believe this is an opportunity to share the benefits of breastfeeding, which is part of the natural acts a mother can do. Here’s an easy and fun mnemonic to remember about its advantages: Best for ...
08-22-2013, 05:30 PM
Thread: Radioactive Bacteria Can Kill Tumor Cells
Post: RE: Radioactive Bacteria Can Kill Tumor Cells
There was a similar study which was started last year. The research was conducted by doctors from Johns Hopkins Hospital where they tested patients having Chordoma. It is a rare cancerous tumor that g...
08-22-2013, 04:56 PM
Thread: Drug Resistant Microorganisms - A Warning for all of us !
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It’s a tougher time this year as more superbugs are arising and a lot of antibiotics are still in their earlier phase of experiments. Let’s look into the well-known antibiotic-resistant bacteria. We...
08-21-2013, 07:49 PM
Thread: Have Scientists Designed a Variant of Main Painkiller Receptor?
Post: RE: Have Scientists Designed a Variant of Main Pai...
The above case was led by the team of Renyu Liu who is an assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Perelman School of Medicine, Pennsylvania. Together with him was ...
08-21-2013, 05:58 PM
Thread: Bio sensors - What are they?
Post: RE: Bio sensors - What are they?
The first biosensor was developed by Leland Clark Jr. in 1962, the blood glucose biosensor. However, there are events that could date back its rich history and eventual new discoveries. In 1916, Nels...
08-21-2013, 04:56 PM
Thread: Acid for TMB in Elisa Kits
Post: RE: Acid for TMB in Elisa Kits
Hey Jones, I think what you mean is the sulfuric or phosphoric acid stop solution. Here’s a link I found: http://www.piercenet.com/browse.cfm?fldI...5D985DFDEA
08-21-2013, 12:50 AM
Thread: Human Disease Causing Bacteria
Post: RE: Human Disease Causing Bacteria
Bacteria that can cause disease in humans must have a certain characteristic as it interacts with its living host, whether plant, insect, or animal. This type of pathogenicity of microbes is expressed...
08-20-2013, 11:53 PM
Thread: Pharmaceutical Mixer for R&D and newborns
Post: RE: Pharmaceutical Mixer for R&D and newborns
Hey Dan, your question sounds similar to another comment in the website. Here’s how the author explained it: First, he believes the passive mixer is especially useful in the NICU department for the d...
08-20-2013, 11:05 PM
Thread: Connection Between Sound Perception and Fear Almost Discovered
Post: RE: Connection Between Sound Perception and Fear A...
The Auditory Cortex is actually part of the cerebral cortex found in the temporal lobe which is a sensory area associated with the organ for hearing. It is also called the auditory center or auditory ...
08-20-2013, 08:55 PM
Thread: The Terrifying Rise of Antibiotic Resistance
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This year, scientists discover antibiotic-resistant superbugs spreading even through our food and water supply. Its threat, according to a British chief medical officer, can rank with terrorism and gl...
08-20-2013, 02:55 PM
Thread: Cure and Causes of Alzheimer's Disease: A Must Read!
Post: RE: Discovery of Early Cognitive Problems in Peopl...
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. These are the following: If you’re starting to have memory loss that disrupts your daily activi...
08-20-2013, 12:18 AM
Thread: Kenya Bans GM foods
Post: RE: Kenya Bans GM foods
GM foods or genetically modified organisms (GMO) are usually referred to crop plants which are created for the consumption of both human and animal having their genetic materials altered to desired co...
Forum: Africa
08-19-2013, 08:25 PM