In the labyrinth of the human body, a multitude of microscopic life forms thrive, shaping our health, emotions, and overall wellbeing. Among these microorganisms, there exists a pantheon of villains, known as pathogens, poised to compromise our health at the slightest opportunity. Let’s venture into the world of these pathogens, examining their role in diseases like endometriosis, measles, and HIV, while also delving into how the body responds to their insidious invasions.
Genes
The genes are composed of DNA and are carried on the chromosomes. Genes direct the production of all the molecules that form the structures that of a cell. Genes determine the inherited characteristics that distinguish one individual from another. Each human has an estimated 90,000 genes.
From Neanderthals to Vikings: A Journey Through Dupuytren’s Contracture
In the panorama of human health, countless conditions dot the landscape, each telling a unique story. Today, our focus turns towards a peculiarly named disorder known as the ‘Viking Disease.’ This story carries us across the epochs of time, weaving a complex narrative involving ancient Neanderthals, Norse seafarers, and modern medicine. It is the tale of Dupuytren’s Contracture, a disease as intriguing as its moniker suggests.
Brown Fat: The Good Fat in Obesity Treatment
Obesity, a global health crisis affecting millions, has long been a challenging condition to treat. However, recent advancements in gene therapy offer a glimmer of hope. Gene therapy, a revolutionary technique that uses genes to treat or prevent diseases, is now being explored as a potential solution for obesity.
Unlocking the Mystery: How Dexamethasone Battles Severe COVID-19 and the Path to Targeted Treatments
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors tried different medicines to find what could help save lives from the virus. Researchers also worked hard to understand the body’s response to the virus and create helpful drugs and vaccines. They found that a common steroid called dexamethasone could save lives in very sick COVID-19 patients, but they didn’t know why.
Heart Shape’s Hidden Clues: Unraveling the Genetic Secrets Behind Cardiac Health and Disease
Researchers at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have made a gentle observation that individuals with round, baseball-like hearts may be more susceptible to future heart failure and atrial fibrillation than those with elongated, Valentine-shaped hearts. The findings were published in Med—Cell Press’ new peer-reviewed medical journal, and utilized deep learning and sophisticated imaging analysis to explore the genetics of heart structure.
Unlocking the Genetics of Caffeine: How it Can Impact Body Fat and Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A recent study suggests that individuals with a certain genetic predisposition who have a high level of caffeine in their blood may experience a reduction
42 new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk
A major new international study involving UK DRI researchers has identified 75 genes associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, including 42 new genes which had not previously been implicated in the condition.
Social distancing will reduce antibiotic resistance
Social distancing may influence the microbiome is by limiting the transmission of antibiotic resistant microbes between people and the exchange of resistance genes between microbes.
Gene editing may prevent genetic and inherited diseases
For the first time, researchers have corrected a disease-causing mutation in early stage human embryos with gene editing. The technique, which uses the CRISPR-Cas9 system,
Traffic noise may raise heart attack risk
Your risk of heart attack increases with the amount of traffic noise to which you are exposed. The increase in risk – though slight –