Health

The parietal lobe is one of 4 main regions of the cerebral cortex in mammalian brains. Located in the posterior region of the brain, the parietal lobe…
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Since their discovery in 1981, stem cells have been touted as a kind of panacea for all conditions. The ability to individually program cells to…
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A recent study performed by scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel was conducted to determine the effects of probiotics on the human gut….
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A new study recently published in the BMJ provides evidence that high gluten consumption during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of offspring developing…
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The experimental application of electrical stimulation has let some people who are paralyzed regain motion. Two different research groups recently demonstrated that the electrical stimulation…
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In biochemistry, lipids function as a large group of naturally occurring organic compounds that are soluble in non-polar organic solvents and insoluble in water. The primary…
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The hippocampus is a central structure within the brain of vertebrates, responsible for handling the storage of memories and the linking of memories to sensations….
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You are probably familiar with the common vegetables like lettuce, potatoes, beans, and onions. You may not be as familiar with some of the more…
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Sesame oil is made out of sesame seeds, making it a vegetable oil. Sesame oil is frequently used as a cooking oil for Southeast Asian,…
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Lipids are macromolecules, large organic molecules, that carry out many different functions needed for life. Lipids function to store energy, compose the membrane of cells,…
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The knee is responsible for joining together the leg and the thigh. Like the shoulder, the knee is a joint. The knee is a huge…
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