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Studies: Effects of Chronic Stress in the Brain
The biological effects of stress can be either favorable or unfavorable, depending on its intensity and duration. Several researchers have been specifically exploring how chronic stress […]
Precision Medicine vs. Personalized Medicine: The Difference
There is still some confusion surrounding the difference between precision medicine and personalized medicine. Some argue for a strict distinction between the two. For them, […]
Senescence 101: The Major Theories of Aging
What causes aging? Why do most species such as most animals and fungi age? Over the years, scientists have come up with different theories to […]
The Evolutionary Theories of Aging
There is a body of theories that collectively provide an explanation behind the causes and mechanisms of aging from an evolutionary perspective. These are called […]
Difference Between Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are the two types of nuclear reaction. Both involve specific processes that collectively center on the interactions between two nuclear […]
Nuclear Power: Advantages and Disadvantages
Nuclear energy or nuclear power primarily involves the generation of electricity based on the use of nuclear reaction and the corresponding release of nuclear energy […]
Cytokine Storm: Definition, Causes, and Effects
A cytokine storm is a condition characterized by an uncontrolled and excessive release of inflammatory cytokines. More specifically, it is a physiological reaction observed in […]
Dexamethasone Explained: Pharmacology and Applications
The World Health Organization welcomed on 16 June 2020 the preliminary results of a clinical trial from the United Kingdom showcasing the usefulness of dexamethasone […]
How Does Remdesivir Work: An Explainer
Remdesivir is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug developed by United States-based pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences initially against the hepatitis C virus and respiratory syncytial virus. Further […]