Author : Roman Brown Subject : Cell Biology Calcium signaling is a step in signal transduction that makes use of calcium ions to communicate and drive intracellular processes. Calcium ions play an important role in cellular signaling because when Read More |
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Macrophages and Dendritic Cells Author : David Johnson Subject : Cell Biology The white blood cells which are involved in the detection, phagocytosis and destruction of harmful organisms such as bacteria are termed as macrophages. Anything within the body which does not have the Read More |
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Current Research in Herbal Medicine Author : Cameron James Subject : Complementary and Alternative Medicine A plant or a part of a plant which is utilized for its therapeutic properties is termed as an herb. The branch of complementary medicine which makes use of biologically active natural products for the Read More |
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Foundations of Chinese Medicine Author : Penny Welsh Subject : Complementary and Alternative Medicine Chinese medicine is a sub-field of traditional medicine. It involves the usage of various forms of acupuncture, gua sha, herbal medicine, cupping therapy and dietary therapy. The basic principle of this Read More |
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Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas Author : Melissa Gould Subject : Complementary and Alternative Medicine The study and use of medicinal plants is known as herbal medicine. Plant-derived compounds are widely used in pharmaceutical drugs. Herbal medicines are prominently used for patients suffering from chronic Read More |
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Medicinal Plants: Advances in Pharmacognosy Author : Holly Philips Subject : Complementary and Alternative Medicine The study of medicines or drugs produced using natural resources such as plants, microbes or animals is termed as pharmacognosy. It involves the study of their physical, chemical, biological and biochemical Read More |
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Author : Maeve White Subject : Complementary and Alternative Medicine Yoga refers to a group of mental, physical and spiritual practices which originated in ancient India. It is a spiritual science which aims to bring harmony between the mind and body. Physical activities Read More |
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Author : Samuel James Subject : Dentistry The specialty of dentistry that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and correction of misaligned bite patterns, and malpositioned teeth and jaws is known as orthodontics. It also involves the study of Read More |
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Scar Management: Practical Dermatology Author : Asher Hill Subject : Dermatology Scars are unavoidable and occur during a remodeling phase of wound healing when the fibrous tissue replaces normal tissue. Scar tissue is made up of the same protein as the tissue which it replaces, but Read More |
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Neuroendocrinology: Recent Studies in Neuropeptide GPCRs Author : Dylan Edwards Subject : Endocrinology & Metabolism Neuroendocrinology is the branch of physiology which deals with the study of interactions between the endocrine system and the nervous system. It encompasses the way brain regulates the hormonal activity Read More |