There are more than 200 different cell types in the human body. Each cell is specialized to perform a specific function or form a specialized tissue. When cells don’t function properly, different diseases can occur. Scientists have now conducted research that opens up a whole new world inside our cells. Every minute of every day, […]
Immune Response to Vaccination: The Role of the Circadian Rhythm
Many physiological and behavioral functions, including the immune system, exhibit circadian rhythms. We know that circadian rhythms are generated by “clock genes” that affect most organs and cells – including those of the immune system, whose function varies with the time of day. Accordingly, circadian rhythms are found for various aspects of physiology, including sleep, […]
Researchers are Discovering New Ways to Improve Cancer Therapies
Cancer is one of the second leading causes of death. Even if the chances of cure have improved, the time of detection, the quality of treatment and the type of tumor are crucial when it comes to containing the disease and improving the chances of survival. Science continues to advance in this area, with researchers […]
The Role of the Circadian Clock in Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is a serious disease that affects about 8,000 people only in germany, but is an worldwide problem. Men are three times more likely to be affected than women, with an average age of onset of 69 years. 11 percent of people with the illness do not survive the first five years after diagnosis. […]
4 Diseases Caused by Lack of Sleep
In recent decades, research has revealed that there are a number of diseases caused by lack of sleep, something that should be of serious concern in our modern, 24-hour world. Fortunately, scientists are concerned and sounding the alarm, with many groups describing sleep deprivation as a major global public health problem. These are just a […]
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