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AstronomyIC 405 – a Flaming Star Nebula IC 405 (also known as the Flaming Star Nebula, SH 2-229, or Caldwell 31) is an emission and reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga, north…
ChemistryLutetium Tantalate – a Chemical Compound Lutetium tantalate, also known as LuTaO4, is a chemical compound composed of lutetium, tantalum, and oxygen. It is made up of lutetium (Lu), tantalum (Ta),…
EngineeringTransient Response – in electrical and mechanical engineering A transient response is the response of a system to a change from an equilibrium or steady state in electrical and mechanical engineering. It refers…
HealthEndometrial Cancer Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the uterine lining, known as the endometrium. It is a type of cancer that develops…
AstronomyDetecting and Tracking Undetectable Space Debris Using a method proposed by University of Michigan researchers, satellite and spacecraft operators may soon be able to detect small pieces of debris orbiting Earth.…
BiologyEndodermal 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…
BiologyGerm 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…
BiologyOncometabolism 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…
BiologyOncogenomics – 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…
BiologyGenetic 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…