Type II Diabetes
Introduction: Type II diabetes or non-insulin-dependnet diabets mellitus accounts for over 90% of the diagnosed cases of diabetes and affects more than 16 million people in the US and some…
Embryonic Development
Introduction: Definitions: During embryoic development, cells specialize in carrying out particular functios. In all animals except sponges, the process is irreversible: once a cell deifferentiates to serve a function, it…
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs)
Introduction: Transmissible spongiform encephalopahties (TSEs) are an unusual group of diseases characterized by the presence of numerous small cavities in the brains of affected individuals. These cavities are caused by…
Cell Development
Human Cell Atlas (maps every cell of the human body) See also types of cells See also fertilization and embryonic development Introduction: Cell development starts as a fertilized egg (Zygote)…
Lipolytic Enzymes
Lipolytic enzymes are a group of enzymes that break down water-insoluble esters and produce fatty acids. They are used in many industrial processes including detergents, fuels, clothing, beverage and pulp. Phospholipase Enzymes…
Copyright Office publishes Report on copyright and artifical intelligence (AI)
The Copyright Office has published a report on copyright and artifical intelligen (AI) which can be found at chrome-https://www.copyright.gov/ai/Copyright-and-Artificial-Intelligence-Part-1-Digital-Replicas-Report.pdf. The Report uses the term "digital replica" to refer to a video,…
Parkinson’s Disease
American Parkinson Disease Association See also Microglial cells under Immune Cells Introduction: Parksinson's diease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder known for its characteristic motor symptoms, which include tremor, regidity,…
Gene Therapy
See also CRISP gene editing, RNA interference and Gene Delivery. Companies: Dark Horse Consulting Group Gene therapy encompasses the genetic modulation of cells and/or tissue in order to achieve a…
Viral Vectors
Adenoassociated viruses (AAVs): Companies: MeiraGTx (optimization of AAV vectors and promoter sequences. Riboswitch technology that is designed for control of gene expression by oral small molecules). 3PBIOVIAN Introduction: AAVs is…
Non-Viral Vectors
Non-viral vectors for gene delivery have attracted attention in the past decades becasue of their potential for limited immunogenicity, the ability to accomodate and deliver alrge size genetic materials and…