DNA Sequencing

Everything You Need to Know About DNA Sequencing: A Simplified Guide

If you’re wondering what DNA sequencing is, you’re not alone! This breakdown of the building blocks of the DNA molecule is understood by professionals and very few others. But we’ll explain some key terms to give you a base understanding DNA construction. You should gain a simplified understanding of what DNA sequencing is and how […]

Open-Heart Surgery Recovery

What to Expect During Recovery From Open-Heart Surgery

Heart disease is a common health issue. In fact, it’s the leading cause of death in the United States. An umbrella term, it describes various conditions such as unstable angina, arrhythmia, valve disease, and atrial fibrillation. And while there’s no cure, it is possible to manage symptoms. For example, there are medications that you can take […]

Parkinson's Disease Stem Cell Treatment

Stem Cells and Parkinson’s Disease: A Promising Treatment

Neurological diseases affect nearly 100 million individuals every year. Some of the most common disorders include seizures, dementia, and stroke. Parkinson’s disease is another example. In the U.S. alone, over 60,000 individuals are diagnosed each year. Left untreated, it can lead to various complications such as thinking difficulties, depression, and swallowing problems. Fortunately, there are […]

Stem Cell Surgeries

Types of Stem Cells: What Conditions Do Stem Cell Surgeries Help?

In the realm of stem cells, there are many types of them. One would think that the umbrella term is referring to a single type of cell, but that’s not the case.  Different stem cells come from different places. They have different effects and different purposes. Thus, it’s important to know how they are varied.  […]

Vaccine Clinical Trials

Are Vaccine Clinical Trials Safe? What You Should Know About the Process

At least four different American COVID-19 vaccinations are recruiting adult participants for Phase 3 clinical trials. The most recent of these — a trial for Janssen’s vaccine — plans to recruit up to 60,000 adults to test the vaccination’s safety and efficacy. If you’re considering volunteering for COVID vaccine clinical trials, you may wonder about your safety.  […]

Cells

3 Ways Cell Therapy Can Turn Your Health Around

Medical science is changing all of the time. Injuries and diseases that might have taken someone out of commission for months can now be treated quickly and with minimal disruption to your life. One of these revolutionary treatments is called stem cell therapy. Stem cell therapy is beneficial for a number of different medical conditions. […]