Cells/Tissues/Membranes
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Blood and Circulatory System Functions
Blood in the circulatory system has functions ranging from oxygen, nutrient and hormone transport to immunity, clotting and even body temperature regulation.
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Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
Umbilical cord blood is a tissue that contains stem cells. Umbilical cord blood banking can replace bone marrow collection when these cord stem cells are needed.
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Protein Structure and Function
Several molecular interactions affect the structure of a polypeptide.
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What Is Cancer?
Cancer begins when there is a mutation to the genetic code that controls cell division.
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Nephron Structure and Function
Nephrons are the basic structural and functional units of the kidney. They consist of a network of tubules and canals specialized in filtration.
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The Stages of Myelination
Many axons of projection neurons in the brain are myelinated, yet in spite of a massive body of research, many of the underlying mechanisms are still unknown.
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What is a Bruise or Contusion?
Ever wondered exactly what a bruise is? Here is information on how a bruise occurs, the types of bruises and the various treatments.
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An Overview Of Human Skin
The skin covers the entire body and is the first line of defense against infection. Discover the three layers that skin is composed of, and the glands within.
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LDL Cholesterol
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a package of protein, cholesterol, and fat designed to efficiently transit the watery environment of the bloodstream.
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An Overview on the Nature of Cholesterol
Everyone has heard of cholesterol but few understand where it comes from and how important this much maligned molecule is for life.
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The Various Tissues Of The Human Body
A layer or group of cells that collectively perform a specific function forms tissues. These are the main types of tissues found in the human body and their functions.
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What Is A Cell? Basic Overview Of An Animal Cell
All organisms are made up of cells. There are single-celled and multi-celled organisms. Here is a brief overview of what a cell consists of, and some of its functions.
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What is the Resting Potential of a Neuron?
Neurons are cells specialized to allow our brains to communicate with the rest of the body. The resting potential prepares neurons to send the messages.
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The Role of Cortisol in Human Physiology
Cortisol is a steroidal hormone produced by the adrenal glands that aids in the adaptation to physical and emotional stress in several ways.
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Frankincense Could Be Remedy For Bladder Cancer
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) have found an enriched extract herb of frankincense oil can kill bladder cancer cells.
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Prostacyclin in Human Physiology
Prostacyclin is a local acting cellular messenger that appears to promote healthy circulation and inhibit inflammation.
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The Structure of a Human Red Blood Cell
Red blood cells have a unique shape and inner components that allow them to efficiently transport oxygen and direct the elimination of carbon dioxide.
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The 2008 Nobel Prize for Medicine
The 2008 Nobel Prize in Medicine was shared by the discoverers of the HIV and HPV viruses. This article is about the discovery of HPV.
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An Overview of Animal Germ Layers
A germ layer is a collection of cells found in a prenatal animal that will give rise to all of the body's tissues and organs.
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The Physiology of Skin
Human skin is a highly complex, highly important organ, serving many different functions within the body and being absolutely essential for human life as we know it.
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Clear Zebra Fish Show Cancer Cells
Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston's Stem Cell Program have bred a transparent zebra fish to help them better understand disease processes by seeing them.
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