Alnylam scientists harnessed RNA interference to build a platform that has delivered a proven class of medicines — and is now poised to reach new heights. An Alnylam scientist at work in the lab. Credit: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. In drug discovery, very little of what’s learned from one project can typically be carried over to...
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Nucleic acids are building blocks of DNA or RNA of any cellular organisms or viruses.1, 2, 3A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene, which may occur due to errors in DNA replication during cell division, viral infection, and exposure to mutagens.4...
By Hannah SparksPublished Sep. 8, 2024, 1:39 p.m. ET A broken penis is many a man’s worst nightmare. The gruesome reality of penile injuries has been revealed in a new educational video on YouTube from the Institute of Human Anatomy, a lab specialized in human cadaver research. An estimated 1 in every 100,000 American men...
by Megan Arnot, The Conversation Credit: Dragana Gordic/ShutterstockMenopause typically occurs at some period between the ages of 46 and 52. Preceding this transition, hormonal changes can cause a myriad of physical and psychological symptoms, such as hot flushes, brain fog, mood swings and a loss of libido. These symptoms not only affect the well-being of...
UNIVERSITY OF BASEL IMAGE: THE NEWLY DISCOVERED MUSCLE LAYER RUNS FROM THE BACK OF THE CHEEKBONE TO THE ANTERIOR MUSCULAR PROCESS OF THE LOWER JAW. (S= SUPERFICIAL LAYER, D= DEEP LAYER, C= CORONOID LAYER) CREDIT: JENS. C. TÜRP, UNIVERSITY OF BASEL / UZB Human anatomy still has a few surprises in store for us: researchers...
