Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease is a group of diseases that involve the blood vessels or the heart. Most common forms of this disease are coronary artery disease and stroke. Myocardial infarction, a
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Vitamins Overview
Vitamins are organic molecules with multiple biochemical implications. Most vitamins are not single molecules, but rather molecular groups called vitamers. For correct functioning of metabolism, vitamins are essential micronutrients. This
Hematology & Immunology
Hematology and Immunology both involve studies of the immune system. So what’s the difference between these two fields? In this article, we’ll describe some of these key differences. Let’s start
Cancer Immunology
Cancer Immunology, also known as immuno-oncology, is the study of how the immune system interacts with the tumour microenvironment. This presentation describes how viruses can trigger an immune response, and
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is a field of study that combines biotechnology and computer science to allow for analysis and interpretation of biological data. It is an interdisciplinary field that permits characterization of
Cancer Overview
Cancer biology, also known as oncology, involves the study of tumours with potential to become malignant growths. This is essentially a group of diseases with anomalous cell development and the
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs in the presence of sustained levels of high blood sugar. Diabetes mellitus has two main causes. Either the pancreas is not producing sufficient insulin
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is critical for vitality and health because it maintains blood vessels, skin, and bones. Also known as L-ascorbic acid, vitamin C is found in several foods, predominantly in
Cytogenetics
Cytogenetics, also known as karyotyping, is a branch of genetics and cellular biology involving the study of chromosomes and their role in cell fate, especially during mitosis (somatic cell division)
Vitamin A
Vitamin A has several metabolic roles in supporting normal functions including vision, immune function, bone metabolism and cellular health. Vitamin A is a group of unsaturated organic compounds including retinol,