Daily Archives: December 22, 2016
Mitochondrial [dys]function; culprit in pre-eclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia, a serious condition of late pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure and increased protein in the urine in the second-half of pregnancy. This condition affects 5% of first time mothers and is associated with significant maternal
Quantum dots in proteins embraces
You may already heard about quantum dots (QDs) when buying energy saving light source or choosing your new TV set. Quite the same structures are used in life sciences as tools to visualize and track other molecules.
Vitamin D3 supplementation and blood pressure: a meta-analysis
Hypertension is a chronic condition that can lead to renal disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke and mortality. Vitamin D plays an important role in regulation of calcium and bone homeostasis and associated with mortality, type 2 diabetes, metabolic
Sydney rock oysters respond to contaminants in a complex matter
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can be produced naturally and through human activities and enter aquatic environments through, for instance, oil spills or surface runoff. These contaminants can persist for a long period of time in the environment
