Whole genome sequencing (also known as WGS) is the process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome at a single time. This…
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The general idea that our immune system consists of an innate and adaptive part is well-known nowadays. Even though basic mechanisms and pathways of our…
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Neuropathic pain is defined by the IASP – International Association for the Study of Pain – as “pain that arises as a direct consequence of…
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Double and triple sickness – some chronic conditions often occur together. Scientists have now investigated whether genetic material lies behind this; among other things, they…
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The development of the human body from a single cell to many trillions of cells is an exceedingly complex process that depends on precise communication…
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Scientists have known for several decades that the gut and the brain communicate bi-directionally. And newer evidence suggests that the gut microbiota — all the…
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Diabetes is a fast-growing, global chronic metabolic disorder. According to the newest data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), about 425 million adults had diabetes…
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a percutaneous procedure that emerged relatively recently as a substitute for the invasive open heart aortic valve replacement surgery….
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Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the number of deaths is projected to continuously rise in the coming years. Surgery, chemotherapy, and…
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What’s wrong with the Cesarean section rumor? A twin study shows there must be other reasons for asthma. Today almost every third woman gives birth…
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Tumors result from the expansion of cells that bypass the regulatory mechanisms that otherwise control the birth, death, and elimination of cells within healthy tissues….
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