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DNA repair
DNA repair refers to a collection of processes by which a cell identifies and corrects damage to the DNA molecules that encode its genome. In human cells, both normal metabolic activities and ... > more -
Genetically modified organism
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using techniques in genetics generally known as recombinant DNA technology. Recombinant DNA technology is ... > more -
Blood test
Blood tests are laboratory tests done on blood to gain an appreciation of disease states and the function of organs. Since blood flows throughout the body, acting as a medium for providing oxygen and ... > more -
Antiviral drug
Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used specifically for treating viral infections. Like antibiotics, specific antivirals are used for specific viruses. Antiviral drugs are one class of ... > more -
Human Genome Project
The Human Genome Project (HGP) endeavoured to map the human genome down to the nucleotide (or base pair) level and to identify all the genes present in ... > more -
Lymphatic system
Lymph originates as blood plasma lost from the circulatory system, which leaks out into the surrounding tissues. The lymphatic system collects this fluid by diffusion into lymph capillaries, and ... > more -
Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes and transformations in living organisms. Biochemistry is the study of the structure and function of cellular components, such as proteins, ... > more -
Human anatomy
Human anatomy or anthropotomy is a special field within anatomy. It studies structures and systems of the human body, leaving the study of tissues to histology and cells to cytology. The human body, ... > more -
Cell (biology)
The cell is the structural and functional unit of all living organisms, and is sometimes called the "building block of life." Some organisms, such as bacteria, are unicellular, consisting of a single ... > more
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