Scolopacidae. It is a long distance migratory species that breeds at remote sites in northern Canada and winters in southern South America. The genus nameLimosais from Latin and means “muddy”, fromlimus, “mud.” The specific namehaemasticais from Ancient Greek and means “bloody.” The E...
Connective tissue is important in the maintenance of body posture and movement, storage of reserve fuel, transport of substances throughout the body, and protection of internal organs. Some examples of connective tissue in the body are blood, adipose tissue, tendons, ligaments, bone...
“No they didn’t. Daddy showed me pictures of the grave. I gave him fifty dollars to buy flowers for me. He put them on the grave after they put the headstone there. He took a picture of it and showed it to me. Mama’s name was on it.” So that’s what interrupted Jefferson...
This finding suggests that expression of some type II tsRNAs might be regulated by tumor-suppressor genes or oncogenes, which could also explain differential expression of tsRNAs in cancer cells. Next, we will discuss specific functional roles for tsRNAs that have been identified as potential ...
When applied directly to the skin, these products sink into the layers below, where they are absorbed by fat tissue and hair follicles for systemic distribution throughout your body. This process is different from other topical products like salves and gels absorbed by the skin’s surface. As...
The process works like this: Cold air activates a receptor in the worms known as the TRPA1 channel, which is found in nerve and fat cells. This initiates a chain of biochemical signals that ultimately activates a gene known as DAF-16/FOXO, which has been associated with longevity in worms...
Bedsores — also called pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers — are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores
antioxidant that is present in practically all cell membranes (thus its name ubiquinone), and is involved in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary usable energy form by the cell’s mitochondria – the cell’s “power-house” – needed by the cells to perform their tasks...
Try a multivitamin that is specially formulated for people over 50. Ask your doctor for suggestions. B-12 is one of the most important vitamins as you get older. It supports healthy blood cells, and also affects your energy levels. Many older adults suffer from a B-12 deficiency, so make...
In 1937, when the Brahma Kumaris organisation was being established as a small trust in Sind under the name ‘Om Mandali’, 14 year old kumari Rama decided to join it and dedicate her life to the spiritual upliftment of humanity. Chosen as one of its original eight trustees, she was giv...