[ad_1] A person’s genetic makeup can affect the possibility that they may experience side effects from certain medications. Some labs now offer pharmacogenetic tests that let patients know if they carry genetic variants known to be associated with adverse drug effects. Such tests could help patients and their doctors choose …
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[ad_1] Adding exercise to a genetic treatment for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) was more effective in reversing fatigue than administering the treatment alone in a study using a mouse model of the disease. In fact, exercise alone provided some benefit while genetic treatment alone did not. This study, led …
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[ad_1] Cornered by a dangerous predator, a gecko can self-amputate its still contracted tail, creating a fleeting moment of distraction – an opportunity for the lizard to escape with its life. Small reptiles such as geckos and skinks are well known for this remarkable ability to sacrifice themselves and then …
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[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 25, 2020 Scientists find that nerve stiffness affects ankle flexibility in older adults but not younger adults.As we age, the joints become less flexible, causing balance problems that reduce the quality of life. Dr. Kosuke Hirata, Mr. Ryosuke Yamadera, and Prof. Ryota Akagi of …
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[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 20, 2020 There is growing evidence that adipose tissue plays a key role in the aggravation of COVID-19. One of the theories under investigation is that fat cells (adipocytes) act as reservoirs for SARS-CoV-2 and increase viral load in obese or overweight individuals. Scientists …
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[ad_1] The third largest coin on the cryptocurrency market, Ethereum [ETH], appears to be over and under the hill constantly. According to CoinMarketCap, the coin was trading at $ 108, with a market cap of $ 11 billion. The 24-hour trading volume of the coin was at $ 1 billion …
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