Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE)

Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE)

The Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE) is a protein that is essential for immune system regulation. It is a protein that is encoded by the AIRE gene…
Antigenic Variation

Antigenic Variation

Antigenic variation refers to the ability of certain microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, to change their surface antigens in order to evade the…
Microbial Ecology

Microbial Ecology

Microbial ecology is the study of microorganisms in their natural environments, including their interactions with one another, other organisms, and the physical and chemical environments…
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to resist the effects of antimicrobial drugs. It happens when…
Endodermal Sinus Tumor (EST)

Endodermal Sinus Tumor (EST)

Endodermal sinus tumor (EST) is a type of cancer that belongs to the germ cell tumor group. It is a rare and aggressive type of…
Germ Cell Tumor (GCT)

Germ Cell Tumor (GCT)

A germ cell tumor (GCT) is a type of cancer that develops from germ cells, which are the cells that produce eggs in women and…
Oncometabolism

Oncometabolism

Oncometabolism is the term used to describe the changes in cellular metabolism that occur in cancer cells. It is the study of the metabolic changes…
Oncogenomics – a Sub-field of Genomics

Oncogenomics – a Sub-field of Genomics

Oncogenomics is a branch of genomics that studies cancer-related genes and their roles in cancer development and progression. It is a subfield of genomics that…
Genetic Predisposition – a Genetic Characteristic

Genetic Predisposition – a Genetic Characteristic

Genetic predisposition is the increased likelihood of developing a specific trait or condition as a result of an individual’s genetic make-up. It is a genetic…
Signal Transduction

Signal Transduction

The process by which cells communicate with one another and respond to external stimuli is referred to as signal transduction. It is the process by…
Invasive Species are a Problem in Public Gardens

Invasive Species are a Problem in Public Gardens

Some non-native plants grown in public gardens or arboretums are escaping and becoming invasive in natural forests. Denis Conover, a botanist, does not have to…
Metastasis Suppressor – a type of gene or protein

Metastasis Suppressor – a type of gene or protein

Metastasis suppressors are genes or proteins that prevent cancer cells from spreading from the primary tumor to other parts of the body, a process known…
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