babies acquire stronger immune defenses and are less susceptible to numerous diseases, including diarrhea, ear infections, early-age-onset diabetes, influenza, necrotizing enterocolitis, and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Male lactation could provide those benefits to babies if the mother is ...
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Nucleic acid drug delivery systems are technologies that can deliver nucleic acid molecules, such as DNA or RNA, to target cells in order to modulate gene expression or produce therapeutic proteins. Nucleic acid drugs have the potential to treat a wide range of diseases, such as infectious diseas...
I have led a very healthy lifestyle being very aware of toxins – and so tended to think that it was the stress rather than toxins that caused the cancer, however I now think that gel based sanitary wear is a major contributing factor, which I hadn’t thought of as toxic at the time...
The transmission mechanism between zoonotic reservoirs and susceptible individuals is unknown, but it is strongly suspected that direct contact with an infected armadillo poses a significant risk of developing leprosy. However, many cases reported in the U.S. have demonstrated anabsence of either zoonot...
The vulnerability of small populations of cancer cells and the problem with a “single strike” treatment approach [56:00]; Using a sequence of therapies to make cancer cells more susceptible to targeted treatment [1:05:00]; How immunotherapy fits into the cancer treatment toolkit [1:15:30]...
Famed for its health benefits, it's a spice that is quite popular. People usually opt for the best curcumin supplement for cancer to keep various diseases at bay. However, consuming turmeric can also be quite effective. There is no shortage of health claims about curcumin, the active ingredie...
We live in an age when all manner of scientific knowledge—from climate change to vaccinations—faces furious opposition. Some even have doubts about the moon landing.
and human diseases. The goal of the reviews in the current issue is to provide a general overview of current knowledge on autophagy. The machinery and regulation of autophagy were outlined with special attention to its role in diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, infectious diseases and cancer. ...
Male sex hormones can attach to proteins calledandrogen receptors. This binding action usually leads to normal hormonal processes, such as hair growth on the body. However, some men’s hair follicles can be more susceptible to the damaging effects of androgens due to variations in the AR gene....