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)
Author: Kevin
Figueiredo, PhD
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
Mineral Nutrients
Mineral nutrients are essential for life. However, they cannot be produced biochemically in living organisms. For example, plants obtain minerals from soil, and people obtain minerals from consumptions of plants,
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
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
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
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
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
Health Science & Lifestyle Choices
Health Science And Healthy Living Prevents Disease. This is an introductory presentation to my 2016 book “Before Cancer”. It describes how for most cancer patients, before cancer, there is health.