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RNAi to respond to sudden changes

In the face of sudden changes dictated by environmental cues and states of stress intereferenza cells exploit the RNA to implement rapid change. In the face of sudden changes dictated by environmental cues and states of stress, cells are called upon to make quick decisions. So, in case of crisis – from the greek krisis, [...]

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The use of drugs and their effect on brain function

The effects of the drug nicotine, heroin, cocaine and ecstasy on the human brain, showing the health consequences. It is generally known that drugs negatively affect the human body. Terms such as addiction and withdrawal symptoms are no strangers. But what exactly drugs cause in our brain? Because drugs are substances that psychological functions such [...]

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Medical and pharmaceutical applications of enzymes

The potential use of enzymes in medicine and related fields are very large, at present the number of applications grows. Since the medical applications pharmaceutical and cover a wide range of subjects, is conveniently divided into three major areas of interest: enzyme therapy, analytical uses and production of pharmaceutical compounds. Unlike other industrial uses of [...]

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Natamycin on our food

Bongrain advertises with edible cheese rind, although this contains natamycin, which is used in medicine as an antifungal agent. Those who like to eat cheese, has already taken large amounts may be to natamycin. This serves mainly as a preservative, but is also used in medicine and thus unfolds the immediate effects on the human [...]

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Bioplastics: Plastics made from renewable raw materials

Biodegradable plastics based on starch, sugar and cellulose have a growing ecological significance. 4 percent of the world’s annual oil production for the production of conventional plastics are used. Because this fossil fuel only limited available, and also during its combustion pollutants are released, the search for environmentally friendly alternatives made from renewable resources is [...]

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The effect of drugs affecting food

Watch out for grapefruit, or broccoli: How many other foods, they can prevent the effect of drugs. Those who take several medications daily, or should have to know besides the general side effects and interactions of the drug with food. Because many drugs currently available drugs are included, which react with various foods and it [...]

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