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Story of the Most Astonishing Scientific Adventure of Our Time. 2014 Edition ed. Vol. 7. Los Angeles: Wilmu, 2014. Print. What gene is responsible and what is the normal protein produced? The most important gene in retinoblastoma is the RB1 tumor suppressor gene, which is responsible for this disease. This gene makes a protein (pRb) that helps stop cells from growing too quickly. What type of mutation…

original name, Ras Tafari (bbc). Rastafari’s first branch was established in Jamaica in 1935, by Leonard P. Howell, who preached of Haile Selassie’s divinity and of how the black race would soon gain their much deserved superiority over their white suppressors (bbc). Howell’s teachings quickly gained widespread support in Jamaica and led to the establishment of a multitude of new Rastafari churches (bbc). It was not until the popular musician Bob Marley began to show interest in the Rastafari…

Even though there are many negative effects of technology, there are also a lot of positive effects! These positive would include the improvement of communication and availability of information. We have more ability to research and experiment. We are able to resolve more medical issues and have created devices that can keep the body working and we have better treatment options. Technology has also improved education and has increased efficiency and productivity. The only reason technology has…

Biotechnology is the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of micro-organisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones and more or any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use (United Nations, 2012). Will the application of biotechnology in gene therapy be the solution for people that suffer from Chronic…

The human immune response is a complex, layered system that uses multiple defense mechanisms which function in harmony to protect the body from infection and illness. There are two main types of immune response, the innate and acquired, and while these responses are related and sometimes overlap, they use separate processes to defend against invaders. Working as a whole, innate and acquired immune responses protect the body from infectious organisms. Infectious organisms that can cause disease…

Ovaries play a pivotal role in a women's reproductive system by making the eggs necessary for reproduction. However, like most organs in the body, ovaries can become cancerous, putting a women's life at risk. Ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer related deaths in women ages 35-74 years with an estimated 1-2 out of every 100 women developing it at some point in their life (Torpy, 2011). Ovarian cancer is hard to detect and is often found after the cancer has metastasized to a point…

gastrin can act as a growth factor in the stomach is lacking. (23, 27) Some genetic studies showed association between beta-catenin gene mutations and sporadic FGPs and FAP-associated FGPs to mutations in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) tumour-suppressor gene, but these mutations may not be enough to clarify the pathogenesis of…

Did you know there is an average of 20,000-25,000 genes per one single chromosome? And one change or shortage in such a minute item can cause a major condition, disease, disorder and even cancer. Chromosomes seven - twelve have large number of gene pairs and genes that are roughly the following; chromosome 7 spans about 159 million DNA base pairs and likely contains 900 to 1,000 genes, chromosome 8 spans more than 146 million DNA base pairs, and likely contains about 700 genes, chromosome 9 is…

instead of healthy bone. Osteosarcoma may start because of overactive bone cells. A gene known as RB may be associated with osteosarcoma. This gene is abnormal in many children with a rare type of eye cancer called retinoblastoma. RB is a tumor-suppressor gene that controls cell growth. When it is changed, it no longer controls cell growth. As a result, a tumor can…

Introduction Vincrestine is a plant alkaloid, obtained from the Madagascar periwinkle cathanthus roeus. Before it was used for cancer treatment, the natives of Madagascar used it for the treatment of diabetes and high blood pressure. Structure of Vincrestine: Vincristine has two monomer alkaloid parts, catharanthrine and vindoline, with a formyl group on the indole nitrogen of the vindoline skeleton. Formula C46H56N4O10 Disease it Targets: Vincristine is used to treat various types of cancer.…