12 things you should know about kale

12 Things You Should Know About Kale

11 Things You Should Know About Serotonin

Overview

1. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a monoamine neurotransmitter that transmits signals from one area of the brain to another.
2. Serotonin is made from tryptophan by a biochemical conversion in…

10 things you should know about Herpes Simplex Virus

Overview

1. There are two types of…

Six things you should know about fibroblast growth factors and disease

Let’s talk about the science behind macular degeneration

Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a medical condition that results in loss of vision in the center of the visual field. The condition damages the retina and is the leading cause of visual…

10 Things You Should Know About Shingles

Overview

1. Shingles is an infection caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chicken pox. It is also referred to as Herpes Zoster.
2. Chicken pox is a relatively mild…

10 Things You Should Know About Polyamines

Overview

1. Polyamines are an important set of compounds…

11 Things You Should Know About Antizyme

Overview

1. Antizyme is important in the regulation of polyamines, compounds which are present in increased amounts in cancer cells. As such, they are a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of cancer.

Ten things you should know about autoimmune diseases

8 Reasons You Should Eat Blueberries Regularly

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