Obesity, like diabetes, is one of the conditions on the list of risk factors that can lead to severe complications during a COVID-19 infection. In fact, obesity is associated with a constellation of problems, from a reduction in life expectancy to the development and progression of several chronic diseases. These are scientific facts. However, we … Continue reading Healthy obesity: real life or just fantasy?
The secret to life – past and present
You might already know by now, that the reason your physical features resemble your biological parents' physical features is because of the molecule we call deoxyribonucleic acid – or DNA. Moreover, you will probably have guessed that DNA is the essential code to all life, from the smallest to the largest living organism on Earth. … Continue reading The secret to life – past and present
Threats to reproducible science
Back in 2001, a group of researchers investigated whether paroxetine, an antidepressant drug of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class, could be an effective treatment for adolescents with major depression. The authors concluded that, indeed, paroxetine was able to reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents and that the drug was well tolerated. This finding brought a fair amount of … Continue reading Threats to reproducible science
Tumor microenvironment: how the tumor sanctuary nurtures cancer cells
Just like seeds need fertile soil to grow, cancer cells also require a proper tumor microenvironment to flourish. Find out what it is, and how it contributes to therapy resistance in this post.
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