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Structure of the chloroplast, the photosynthetic organelle

The process of photosynthesis requires an ideal place to take place, this space is the chloroplast, a complex biological structure and efficient. The higher plants have a set of organelles specifically structured to carry out photosynthesis. These structures are called chloroplasts and are essential for the efficient development of this metabolic process. Determination of photosynthetic [...]

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New target against Rett Syndrome

In 90% the severe genetic form of mental retardation is caused by a mutation in the gene MECP2, revealed now other biochemical processes that will be new drug targets. From research telethon a possible new weapon against the Rett syndrome, a serious neurological disease of genetic origin is still no cure: to describe in the [...]

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New habitats and functions of neurons

The hypothalamus is the most primitive part of the brain, which controls the body’s vegetative functions such as breathing and circulation. The group University of Malaga Hypothalamic Neurogenesis in adult rodents affects the presence of stem cells in this area so vital to the survival and the stimulation of the area by a specific substance [...]

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Adult stem cells for burns and wounds

Successfully tested a spray-gun to deposit stem of healthy skin, mixed factors and platelet growth factors on burns and wounds but also to treat Alopecia. More and more abundant are the updates that come from research on adult stem cells. In the U.S., already operating a new system to treat burns, a “spray-gun” that fires [...]

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Food and vitamins against cancer

There are natural foods, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals that help prevent cancer. Cancer is a process of uncontrolled cell growth caused by an alteration in the genetic material, and attacks tissues and organs to form, in most cases malignant tumors fatal. The diseases caused by cancer annually kills about 9 million people in the world, [...]

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Chronological summary of the discovery of genetic material

All living organisms have unique features, some of which are inherited and these form the basis of evolution. A body is a diversified set of functions, organized, focused and develops the capacity to reproduce its kind. A living entity never appears, but always the same from a preexisting body. In general, all biological systems are [...]

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