Category: Cell
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Drug addict? Here are 10 things you can do to help.
We have already discussed recreational drugs and the mechanism for addiction in a previous blog already. To see that blog click here. However, in this blog we will go through 10 steps you can take to help curb your addiction, whatever it is. It’s important to remember every person is unique and what may work…
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It’s not peer pressure, it’s just your turn: the danger of recreational drugs…
Contents: Who hasn’t heard recreational drugs are bad- after all, they are made illegal for a reason. We all know they cause over-confidence, addiction and brain damage. But most of us, no matter what it is, think “It won’t happen to me”. Many early users specifically, who use such drugs a handful of times, think…
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COVID-19 Vaccines – everything you need to know
Vaccines were always a controversy. The discovery of the vaccine was highly criticised by society, and even 300 years later there is still a fiery debate with different members of society on opposite sides, leading to significant impact in the department of public health. It is actually a fact that 23% of Americans eligible for…
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Oxygen Transport: the Regulation of our Bodily Fluids
Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the body. It binds with the electrons at the end of the electron transport chain in respiration. Therefore the transport of oxygen across the body is a crucial procedure as oxygen must be able to travel to all the respiring cells in the body to collect the electrons…
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The life of a cell: cell cycle
Our cells are the building blocks of our bodies. They operate and function, provide the structure for our bodies, take in nutrients and do their specifed roles for our body, but they aren’t immortal. These cells must continually be replicated and be able to divide, to ensure our body can fully operate. That’s why cell…
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DNA Replication: Creating your Genome
DNA is the genetic material, the code for life. Think of it as the instruction manual of our cells. It essentially holds all the information our cells need to function properly so it’s existence is pretty important. That is why such intricate procedures must take place in replicating said DNA. Any harm or damage or…
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The Mechanism of Cells
The journey into the human body is one of many surprises. The deeper we delve, the more intricate and complex the mechanisms start to look. It’s easy to get lost in these intricate details: either through being in awe of their beautiful perfection, or their complexity. In this blog we will look at the fundamentals…
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