There are very many branches of alternative therapy that talk in terms of improving or enhancing energy flow but how does energy flow around the body? When we talk about having energy, we generally mean that we feel fit and…
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Blood vessels are tubular structures that comprise of arteries and arterioles, veins and venules, and capillaries and sinusoids. Arteries and arterioles carry blood away from the heart. Veins and venules transport blood towards the heart, and capillaries and sinusoids form…
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The human spine is made up of 33 bones called vertebrae. However, not all of these bones are the same. The vertebral column is divided into five regions based on the general structure of the spine – cervical, thoracic, lumbar,…
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If you look in the mirror and find yourself losing more and more hair every single day, then you’re not alone. Many people experience hair loss as they get older, but the reasons for it vary from person to person….
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It has been over a decade since Dr. Perry Phillips, obstetrician and gynecologist, announced “the beginning of the end of genetic disease.” With the advancement of medicine, the end of genetic disease has become a possibility, as Phillips refers to…
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Alcoholism or alcohol dependence is impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with drinking withdrawal symptoms, and/or high tolerance to alcohol. Approximately 100,000 deaths per year associated to alcoholism. Nearly fourteen million Americans, have an alcohol problem. Probability of inheriting, genetic potential…
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The Human Genome Project is a worldwide effort formally initiated in October 1990 which intended to last fifteen years but was completed early in 2003. In general, the project aimed to map the human genome and store the information gathered…
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Stem cell research supporters say that defeating lethal disease such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and more is of greater societal value than protecting “potential” human life. In the debate, there is also the possibility of non-embryo invasive answers, but these…
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Dolly and the cloned cows are still mostly novelty items. However, to clone an animal intended for breeding or human consumption does not seem to actually cross too many ethical lines. It is not significantly different than cross-breeding to improve…
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Each year at the HIV Resistance Conference, the issue of non-adherence or (non-compliance) and genotyping surfaces as it relates to HIV treatment regimens. In an effort to vigorously address this issue, resistance or phenotype testing has gained traction. As genotyping…
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