Abortion has been an intensely debated and often polarizing topic. Those who argue in favor of legalizing abortion ground their […]
Medicine
How UV Radiation Damages the Skin, Causes Cancer
Ultraviolet or UV is a form of electromagnetic radiation and an electromagnetic wave that sits after the visible light and […]
Titanium Dioxide vs. Zinc Oxide in Sunscreens
Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are used in the formulation of a specific variant of sunscreens. More specifically, these […]
UVA vs. UVB Damage: The Difference
Ultraviolet A or UVA and Ultraviolet B or UVB are forms of electromagnetic radiation and examples of an electromagnetic wave […]
The Science of Sunburn: Causes, Mechanism, and Effects
A sunburn is a radiation burn that affects primarily the skin and other tissues such as the eyes and lips. […]
Patient-Centered and People-Centered Care: Background
Numerous health care practitioners have recommended redirecting the modern healthcare system from the traditional doctor-centered and disease-centered approaches to one […]
Macrophages: Functions, Mechanism, Significance
Macrophages are one of the major types of white blood cells or leukocytes of the immune system that play an […]
Thymus: Functions and Significance
The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ located behind the sternum, between the upper portions of the lungs, and in […]
T Cells Explained: Roles and Types of Thymus Lymphocytes
Thymus lymphocytes or T cells are a specific type of white blood cells or leukocytes developed in the thymus organ […]
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 […]
