Tumor Suppressor Gene (TSG)
Biology

Tumor Suppressor Gene (TSG)

A tumor suppressor gene (TSG) is a type of gene that is important in regulating cell division and preventing tumor formation.  It is a gene…
Paleogenetics – a field of study
Biology

Paleogenetics – a field of study

Paleogenetics is a field of study that combines paleontological and genetic principles to investigate the genetic material of ancient organisms such as humans and other…
Paleobiology – an interdisciplinary field
Biology

Paleobiology – an interdisciplinary field

Paleobiology is a branch of biology that studies the evolution of life on Earth, particularly through the study of fossilized remains. It is an interdisciplinary…
Lutetium Phosphide – an inorganic compound
Chemistry

Lutetium Phosphide – an inorganic compound

Lutetium phosphide is an inorganic compound of lutetium and phosphorus with the chemical formula LuP. The compound forms dark crystals and does not dissolve in…
Antigen Presentation – a vital immune process
Biology

Antigen Presentation – a vital immune process

Antigen presentation is a critical immune process that is required for T cell immune response activation. It is a critical process in the immune system…
Lutetium Aluminum Garnet – an inorganic compound
Chemistry

Lutetium Aluminum Garnet – an inorganic compound

Lutetium aluminum garnet is a compound or alloy made up of the elements lutetium (Lu) and aluminum (Al). LuAG (molecular formula Lu3Al5O12) is an inorganic…
Iris Nebula – a bright reflection nebula
Astronomy

Iris Nebula – a bright reflection nebula

The Iris Nebula (also known as NGC 7023 and Caldwell 4) is a brilliant reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. It is a gorgeous and…
Paracytophagy – a cellular process
Biology

Paracytophagy – a cellular process

Paracytophagy is the cellular process by which a cell engulfs a protrusion that extends from a neighboring cell. This protrusion may contain material that is…
Human Milk Microbiota
Biology

Human Milk Microbiota

Human milk microbiota refers to the community of microorganisms found in human breast milk. Human milk probiotics (HMP) refer to the microbiota (community of microorganisms)…
Hygiene Hypothesis – in Medicine
Medical

Hygiene Hypothesis – in Medicine

The Hygiene Hypothesis postulates that a later-life increased vulnerability to autoimmune disorders and allergic diseases may result from a lack of early childhood exposure to…
Environmental Stewardship
Environment

Environmental Stewardship

The term “environmental stewardship” describes the ethical and long-term management of the environment and natural resources. It refers to the conscientious use and preservation of…
Nuclear Warfare
Other

Nuclear Warfare

The use of nuclear weapons in hostilities is referred to as nuclear warfare. It is sometimes referred to as “atomic warfare” and is a planned…
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