The Blood Brain Barrier More than 100 years ago it was discovered that if blue dye was injected into the bloodstream of an animal, that tissues of the whole body EXCEPT the brain and spinal cord would

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Symptoms develop in stages and begin with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Liver failure can develop days later. The diagnosis is based on the person’s history, symptoms, and the amount of iron

The question brings up a number of important issues about Gout. First, Gout is medical condition characterized by abnormally elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, recurring attacks of joint inflammation

In the past few years, thanks to the diffusion of useful accessories and photographic filters with good quality and low prices, the technique of long exposure has become increasingly popular among photography

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A ghost heart, or better yet, a decellularized heart! This is the future of regenerative medicine. A giant step closer for millions in need of new organs. This is an experimental "ghost heart"