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Alicia is a freelance writer and editor with a Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology. Her dissertation work was on the role of SNPs in the human AT1R gene in hypertension. Her B.S. was in Biochemistry. Alicia has teaching experience at the graduate level and still

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Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Aging is not a medical condition: 2 of 6
A medical condition is something that is abnormal to the day to day functioning of our bodies. Aging on the other hand is a natural process that begins the day we are conceived. There are many ailments that take advantage of our weakened systems as we age and our bodies become worn, but these ailments do not define aging. To... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases Types of lung disease: 1 of 3
The lungs are the largest organ of the respiratory system, making up the majority of the lower respiratory system, the portion of the system located within the chest cavity. To understand the debilitating effects of lung disease, one must first understand the structure and function of the lungs. The function of the lungs is ... More..
Sciences > Genetics Should human genes be patented: 1 of 3
There are approximately 24,000 human genes encoding every protein and structure in the human body, including the metabolic enzymes, the proteins and structures of cell division, the keratin protecting skin cells, the plasma proteins carrying nutrients through the blood, the synaptic structures of the brain, and enzymes that ... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Medical researchers seem certain that HIV causes AIDS: 1 of 3
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. To be diagnosed with AIDS, a person must test positive for HIV, have a low white blood cell count, and suffer from a range of opportunistic infections that take advantage of the immune deficiency caused by HIV. Any ... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Basic functions of the human eye: 1 of 3
The basic function of the human eye is to see. Other functions involving the accessory structures and secretions of the eye prevent foreign particles from injuring the ocular organ and pathogens from entering the body through this route. In its simplest definition, sight is the transmission of light signals through nerve end... More..
Sciences > Genetics Introduction to the human cell: 1 of 3
The human cell is the basic unit of our being. Every complex organism, including humans, consists of coordinated systems working together to achieve life. The basis of every part of every system is the cell. Similar cells come together to make tissues. Tissues come together to make an organ and fulfill a function. Organs wor... More..
Sciences > Cellular Biology Basic cytoskeleton proteins: 1 of 3
Cytoskeletal proteins make up the cytoskeleton of a cell, which is the basic structural framework providing the cell a shape and providing internal transport pathways, aiding in cell division, and performing functional tasks, such as motion. The cytoskeleton is traditionally thought to occur only in eukaryotes, but evidence ... More..
Health & Fitness > Homeopathy Prevention and treatment of mouth ulcers: 1 of 3
A mouth ulcer is also known as a canker sore. They are often a round or oval irritation that affects the soft tissues of the mouth. The soft tissues include the gums, under the tongue, and the inside of the lips. The lesions usually have red borders with a white or yellow center and are a painful experience that usually decr... More..
Sciences > Genetics Will the discovery of a fat gene prevent obesity: 1 of 3
There is no one single gene that causes obesity. Weight gain is the byproduct of multiple systems acting to increase hunger, reduce metabolism, and absorb and store fatty acids. If there is a "fat gene", it is most likely a set of interacting genes and will be different for each person depending on which system is erratic. L... More..
Sciences > Anatomy The eustachian tubes explained: 1 of 3
Ear tubes are actually called Eustachian tubes, or the auditory tubes. They are short, small cartilage and bone canals that connect the middle ear, an air-filled cavity, and the nasopharynx, which is better pictured as the lower nasal cavity behind the mouth. This allows air to enter and leave the ear, thus keeping the press... More..