Key words: technique, scientists, gene Creating a new gene in a single day could soon be possible, thanks to a new technique that mimics the way the body copies its own DNA. Though the technology needs to clear a few more hurdles, it could one day let researchers speedily rewrite microbe genes, enabling them to... View more
Key words: eosinophil - interleukin-5 - interleukin-5 deficient mice - helminth - asthma In many helminth infected hosts the number of eosinophils increases dramatically, often without any concurrent increases in the number of other leukocytes, so that eosinophils become the dominant cell type. Many experimental investigations have shown that the eosinophilia is induced by interleukin-5... View more
Histamine is to our body what bouncers are to a club. This is the easiest way to understand the role and function of histamine in our body. It is an active chemical of our immunity system and fights any foreign particle that enters your body. In short, each time you ask what role does histamine... View more
Stem cells are a revolutionary milestone in the medical field for mankind. Ever since modern day medical science discovered its benefits, it was successful in treating every dreadful disease that came its way. The most common usage of this cell is to treat a disease known as hematopoietic or any ailment that needs ablood transfusion... View more
A lot of people undergo organ transplants and in many cases, there is an observation that after surgery, new organs do not find a hospitable environment in the recipient’s body. Role of cyclosporine is to prevent that new organ from rejection by other existing organs of the body. Immunosuppressants are a class of drugs and... View more
Trypsin is bringing about revolutionary changes in the field of medical research and proving to be a very effective mode of medication for various ailments. Trypsin in medicineis given to patients who have a deficiency of enzymes required for digestion in their body. Recent developments in medical research with trypsin: Earlier Trypsin in medicine was... View more
Enzymes play a very important role in the human body, and much of the blood flow comes under the surveillance of these enzymes. Human body is a complex structure, and many compound reactions take place inside every second. Enzymes play a very important in the reaction process.Glutamyltransferase is one such enzyme whose essentiality is impossible... View more
Human body is a complex structure,and it is a fascinating fact minute component known as cells bind the anatomy together. When two cells join each other and form one complex compound that process is called cell adhesion. So, the topic which needs discussion is the importance of cell adhesion molecules to ahuman being. To break... View more
Take a case study: A 55-year-old man has weakness in his left leg. As per his medical history, he has diabetes as well as apatient of hypertension. However, his brain image shows a ‘brain stroke,’ and his cholesterol level has increased. So, as per his records, his low-density lipoprotein is also high. For the uninitiated,... View more
According to a medical journal recently published, there was a particular case of a 57-year-old woman who was suffering from paresthesias in both legs for last 1 year. To ease her pain, she was givenstrict dosage of B12 vitamin, which helped her regain her strength in her legs. If you are wondering if B12 is... View more