The human eye is an important sense organ, it is capable of receiving visual images which are then carried to the brain, allowing us to interpret shapes, faces, colors, and […]
The study of hormone and drug receptors has become one of the most exciting and rapidly moving areas of biomedical research. Elucidation of receptor mechanisms and receptor structure has become […]
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive, fatal disorder without cure. The mechanism(s) of the disease is not entirely understood, impeding development of effective therapy. Current treatments provide short-term alleviation of some symptoms, but generally […]
Although the role of autophagy in cancer is very complex, various pharmacological agents with different antineoplastic properties have been shown to induce autophagic activity resulting in massive death of cells […]
Introduction Oxygen is life sustaining, but its metabolism by organisms is not without consequences. Aerobic metabolism provides energy predominantly through mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. This process leads to the formation of by-products known […]
Immunocytochemistry Immunocytochemistry is the use of antibodies for identifying proteins and molecules in cells and tissues viewed under a microscope. Immunocytochemistry harnesses the power of antibodies to give highly specific binding to unique sequences of […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on December 12, 2017 that there are approximately 50 million people with dementia worldwide, of which nearly 60% are living in low- and middle-income […]
The D Vitamins and Their Precursors It must be recognized that there is not a single vitamin D compound but that there is a family of compounds that exhibit vitamin D […]
The skeletal system is one of the largest organs in the human body, and the maintenance of healthy and strong bones is critical to good health and quality of life. […]
Parkinson’s disease (or PD) is a major neurodegenerative disease, characterized by the gradual dying of neurons in the motor center of the patients, which further results in tremors and loss of […]