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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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 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
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
Microbiology & Epidemiology
This microbiology and epidemiology lecture discusses how some microorganisms can cause infectious disease, as well as precautions to contain disease outbreaks in early stages. Presented live for a microbiology class
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 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,
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
B vitamins
B vitamins are a group of vitamins that are present in similar food types. The B vitamins assist multiple enzymes in a variety of functions including oxygen transport, as well
Gut Microbiota
The gut, including the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system, is the primary location for microbiota in individuals. Usually, there is a symbiotic relationship between gut microbiota, or gut flora, and