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
Health Science Research & Insights to Promote Health and Well-Being
Figueiredo, PhD
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
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,
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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.