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Genetics
What is epigenetics?
Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene expression (which genes are expressed and which are not) that do not involve changes in the …
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Telomeres – Everything you need to know about ageing
What are telomeres? Telomeres, at a glance, are the ends of chromosomes. In an analogy, telomeres would be the ironwork of cords that prevent them …
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miRNAs – the source code of our cells
The microRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of Non-coding RNAs which are generally about 18-24 nucleotides in their mature state. These miRNAs normally act by suppressing …
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CHADS₂ Calculator Online — Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation
The CHADS₂ score is used to estimate ischemic stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, based on five clinical variables: congestive heart failure, hypertension, …
