Health

Metastasis of cancer cells to bone is common in patients suffering from advanced stages of cancers that originate in distant organs such as breast, prostate,…
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One of the processes that greatly contributes to the diversity of cell proteins is alternative splicing. Alternative splicing of the precursor RNA messenger (pre-mRNA) aligns…
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Keeping the food supply safe is a major undertaking of modern societies. Considering all the chemical, physical, and biological hazards associated with food products, this…
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Chronic inflammation increases the risk of cancer, and anti-inflammatory drugs can have significant benefits for patients in terms of quality of life – including alleviating…
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Since Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, millions of human lives have been saved thanks to the use of antibiotics. However, with their extensive application,…
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Klotho is a gene that has been implicated in the control of aging in mammals. It belongs to a small family of related genes, one…
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Firearm use is responsible for nearly 40,000 deaths and 80,000 injuries yearly in the US, with 2018 statistics marking the highest such rates seen in…
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The innate immune system establishes a first-line defense against invading pathogenic microorganisms. The pathogens are sensed by dedicated antigen receptors. These receptors subsequently emit signals…
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Almost every teenager has experienced the frustration and discomfort associated with a headache. However, for a subset of teens (8% of males, 23% of females),…
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Health institutions and hospitals have their own language and identity. Signs, symbols, directions, and written documents used in these institutions are usually prepared under the…
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is one of the most complex neurodegenerative diseases, affecting neurons both in the brain and in the spinal cord, potentially via…
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