The Holy Innocents’ Cemetery is a defunct cemetery in Paris that was used from the Middle Ages until the late 18th century
In 1780, the former Holy Innocents’ Cemetery in Paris was closed because of overuse. In 1786, the bodies were exhumed and the bones were moved to the Catacombs.[ “Paris’ Les Innocents cemetery”. Retrieved February 6, 2011.] Many bo
Etymology of Pharmacy
pharmacy (n.) late 14c., farmacie, “a medicine that rids the body of an excess of humors (except blood);” also “treatment with medicine; theory of treatment with medicine,” from Old French farmacie “a purgative” (13c.) and directly from Medieva
Organ Donation Back In The Day
The Aztecs were particularly noted for practicing human sacrifice on a large scale; an offering to Huitzilopochtli would be made to restore the blood he lost, as the sun was engaged in a daily battle. Human sacrifices would prevent the end of the world that could happen on each cycle of 52 years
What Is Metalloproteinase?
Metalloproteinase – the name alone screams âIâm here to ruin everythingâ – is a feral pack of enzymes armed with metal claws (zinc, mostly, because itâs the shiniest weapon in the elemental arsenal) that shred proteins like theyâre auditioning for a slasher flick. These molecul
What Are Plant Matrix Metalloproteinases?
Plant matrix metalloproteinases are metalloproteins and zinc enzymes found in plants. Matrix Metalloproteinase Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are zinc endopeptidases, commonly called metzincins. MMP enzymes represent an ancient family of proteins with major similarities in genetic make-up
What are Matrix Metalloproteinases?
The MMPs belong to a larger family of proteases known as the metzincin superfamily.[ Matrix Metalloproteinases: Its implications in cardiovascular disorders] Collectively, these enzymes are capable of degrading all kinds of extracellular matrix proteins, but also can pr
What Is Carnoy’s Solution?
Carnoy’s solution is a fixative composed of 60% ethanol, 30% chloroform and 10% glacial acetic acid, 1 gram of ferric chloride.[1][2] Carnoy’s solution is also the name of a different fixation composed of ethanol and glacial acetic acid (3:1).[3][4
Histones
In biology, histones are highly basic proteins abundant in lysine and arginine residues that are found in eukaryotic cell nuclei. They act as spools around which DNA winds to create structural units called nucleosomes.[1][2] Nucleosomes in turn are wrapped into 30-nanometer fibers t
Heterochromatin
Heterochromatin is a tightly packed form of DNA or condensed DNA, which comes in multiple varieties. These varieties lie on a continuum between the two extremes of constitutive heterochromatin and facultative heterochromatin. Both play a role in the expression
Lipofuscin is the name given to fine yellow-brown pigment granules composed of lipid-containing residues of lysosomal digestion and considered to be one of the aging or “wear-and-tear” pigments
Lipofuscin is the name given to fine yellow-brown pigment granules composed of lipid-containing residues of lysosomal digestion.[1][2] It is considered to be one of the aging or “wear-and-tear” pigments, found in the liver, kidney, heart muscle, retina, adrenals, nerve cell
Leydig cells aka interstitial cells of the testes and interstitial cells of Leydig
Leydig cells, also known as interstitial cells of the testes and interstitial cells of Leydig, are found adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the testicle and produce testosterone in the presence of luteinizing hormone (LH).[1][2] They a
What Is Nitrophenol? (besides something mentioned in âScientific Opinion on the reâevaluation of aspartame as a food additiveâ)
Nitrophenols are compounds of the formula HOC6H5âx(NO2)x. The conjugate bases are called nitrophenolates. Nitrophenols are more acidic than phenol itself. Wikipedia Mono-nitrophenols with the formula HOC6H4NO2. Three isomeric nitrophenols exist: o-Nitrophenol (2-
 “Physicians in the Nazi Party”
This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more). A Kurt Albrecht (Mediziner) [de], psychiatrist. Germany Hans Asperger, Austrian psychiatrist, used human test subjects; Asperger syndrome named after him. B Dr. Karl Babor. German Wikipedia entry on Karl Babor (German Wikipedia), Physicia
Another reason not to feed pigeons – your food is poison?
I can’t tell you why except they showed up on a wiki search. Climate change has a negative effect on this bird, and reproductive performance decreases with increased temperatures. It is also particularly vulnerable to oil, and adults near oiled shores display symptoms of hepatocellular injur
What is the difference between teratogenic and embryotoxic?
Embryotoxicity is any morphological or functional alteration caused by chemical or physical agents that interferes with normal growth, homeostasis, development, and differentiation of fetus. Gametogenesis, Fertilization and Early Development – Environmental Contaminants on Embr
Haldol: The Grim Reaperâs Sidekick
Haloperidol, better known as Haldol, is not just a drugâitâs a cultural artifact of medicineâs darker corners. It has worn many hats: psychiatric savior, hospice workhorse, veterinary tranquilizer, and even a lurking specter in the shadowy world of death cocktails. This report dives deep into