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The ecological and economical impact of the invasive Pacific red lionfish
The ecological and economical impact of the invasive Pacific red lionfish Pterois volitans on native Atlantic communities
Introduction
To invade the marine red lionfish on the native communities of Atlantic can be regarded as among one of the most hazardous ...
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CHLAMYDIA
Chlamydia
Abstract
An estimated 19 million new cases of Sexually Transmitted Diseases are detected in the United States each year. The rate of STDs is significantly higher among young Americans. Over the years, several steps have been taken in order to decrease the STD rate in the US but the rates ...
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STEM CELLS
Stem Cells in Cancer Research
Abstract
In this study, the analysis strives to explore the concept of stem cells in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on stem cells and its significance in cancer research. In addition, the study analyzes the history of stem cells in cancer ...
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DESENSITIZATION
Desensitization of the G-Protein Coupled Receptors
Desensitization of the G-Protein Coupled Receptors
Introduction
G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) constitute a large and diverse family of proteins whose primary function is to transduce extracellular stimuli into intracellular signals. They are among the largest and most diverse protein families in mammalian genomes. On the basis of ...
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Biodiversity
Introduction
Biodiversity includes the variety of ecosystems and differences in genetic diversity within species to allow the combination of multiple forms of life, whose mutual interactions with the rest of the environment underlie the sustenance of life on the planet (Ahern, Elisabeth and Mary, p. 63). The elements that constitute the ...
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ORGANISMS
Genetically Modified Organism
Genetically Modified Organism
Definition
The term genetically modified organism (GMO) specifically describes a type of genetic modification in which the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) of microbes, plants, and animals is directly altered. GMOs resulting from recombinant DNA technology—moving genes from one species to another—are also called “transgenic.” Unlike genetically modified (GM) ...
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SLP-I
SLP-I
SLP-I
Micro organisms are found as smallest one cell organism that includes Virus, Fungi, and bacteria. They can be found everywhere in the world. These micro organisms could be found in human, animals, and plants. In short, they could be found in all living things. Micro organisms could be found ...
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SARC
SARC (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
SARC (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
Introduction
Severe acute respiratory syndrome also known as SARC is a respiratory illness due to viral. However, duration between exposures to the SARS virus and the onset of symptoms of SARS is called the incubation period. The incubation period for SARS ...
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PATHOGENICITY AND IMMUNOLOGY
Pathogenicity and Immunology
Pathogenicity and Immunology
Ans-1) When identifying a disease, the following three characteristics of a pathogen are critical to consider in order to determine the risk which will place the person infected at a greater risk.
Infectivity: The ability of the agent to enter a host ...
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HELICOBACTER PYLORI
Helicobacter Pylori
Helicobacter Pylori
Introduction
The bacteria H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) usually don't cause problems in childhood. However, if left untreated the bacteria can lead to digestive illnesses, including gastritis (the irritation and inflammation of the lining of the stomach), peptic ulcer disease (characterized by sores that form in ...