Macrophages are one of the major types of white blood cells or leukocytes of the immune system that play an […]
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Thymus: Functions and Significance
The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ located behind the sternum, between the upper portions of the lungs, and in […]
What are Chemokines: Role in Immune Response
Chemokines are small proteins that form a specific class or subgroup of signaling molecules called cytokines. Note that the word […]
Role of Cytokines: Immunomodulating Agents
Cytokines are immunomodulating agents responsible for regulating the immune response. They are produced and secreted by certain immune and non-immune […]
Dexamethasone as COVID-19 Treatment: An Overview
Preliminary results from clinical trials in the United Kingdom suggested that low-dose dexamethasone could reduce death rates by about 30 […]
The Five Major Factors of Acne
Acne or acne vulgaris is a skin condition generally characterized by the clogging of hair follicles with dead skin cells […]
What is a Sleeping Mask: Purpose, Uses, and Benefits
A sleeping mask is a marketing term for a specific category of topical skincare products applied on the face during […]
Difference Between COVID-19, Influenza, and Colds
The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 in December 2019 in China and the subsequent […]
The Characteristics of Coronaviruses
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause diseases in mammalian, avian, and reptilian species. Note that some species […]
Fast Facts: The SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Outbreak
SARS-CoV-2, previously known as the 2019-nCoV, is the name for a particular type of virus and a more specific type […]