It is a type of acid deposition in the form of rain. It is caused by chemical reactions between various pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. It is very harmful to the biological organisms as well as the surrounding environment....
What is the most common DNA repairing system in humans, involving enzymatic functions and replacement of damaged DNA bases? How is DNA replicated? What is the process and how does this affect the DNA chain? What would happen to the DNA replication process if the protein DNA ligase was ...
In humans, the following three members have been characterized: XIAP: c-IAP 1, and c-IAP 2, which bind to caspase-9 preventing its activation. In neutrophils, caspase-9 increases its activity during apoptosis, even though the levels of cytochrome c in these cells are very low (165–167,...
When humans first began farming, nearly everyone had to work the land to grow enough food to survive. But, over time, a select group of people took over that responsibility for the majority of us. Farmers hold an especially valuable position in our ...
Toxins refer to substances that occur in nature but are poisonous to humans, meaning that they can kill or cause great damage. Toxins can be released by plants, animals, or any of the other types of living organisms, such as bacteria and fungi....
Since that time, a great number of studies have been carried out on the functional activity of NO in various biological systems and it has been undoubtedly proven that it is essential for the normal functioning not only of animals and humans but also all living things, including plants. The ...