Medical Science

Heredity is the transfer of characteristics from parent to offspring through their genes. A gene is the unit of heredity made of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). There are many genes on each molecule of DNA. * Relationship between Genes, Chromosomes &…
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According to latest research, the relationship between fasting and chemotherapy outcomes is a symbiotic one. By using fasting practices, along with sessions of chemotherapy, it is an effective strategy in combating cancer cells. Chemotherapy involves the use of strong drugs…
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In examining the benefits of human cloning, I will provide possible advantages that have serious ethical repercussions. Although they are “benefits” in a certain light, many people have objections for a variety of reasons, I will be considering anything can…
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Identical twins begin from the same zygote, the same combination of egg and sperm. Therefore they have identical DNA, giving them the same genetic makeup. Yet identical twins do not remain identical throughout life. Because they don’t, researchers study the…
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Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of the twenty-first chromosome in the human genome.  This condition, more properly called trisomy 21, causes severe mental and physical disabilities, and it occurs in about…
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A young doctorate student from MIT has devised a technology for customizing prosthetics which could benefit amputees all over the world. Prosthetic limbs which are not fitted precisely can be a major source of discomfort for amputees, but David Sengeh,…
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The idea that the size of one’s ears is an indicator of intelligence is patently absurd. Some might be surprised to learn that even the size of one’s head is no indicator of intelligence. Neurophysiologists stress that it is neuron…
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Cold sores, according to a new study released by Columbia University are more than just unattractive and an annoyance. They are now linked to loss of cognitive ability. The Study was published on Monday March 25, 2013 in the journal…
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Scan the headlines of any American newspaper and one is likely to find one group dominating them. That group is Congress, who have seen their approval ratings plummet while they battle among themselves trying to determine a way out of…
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Like many other discoveries and inventions, Rosalind Franklin’s achievements are currently being implemented on a great variety of fields. Without her work, most of the new bio-technologies that are currently being developed would not have been researched on the first…
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