Most young people with congenital heart defects are living into adulthood now. In most cases, the cause is unknown. Sometimes a viral infection in the mother causes the condition. The condition can be genetic (hereditary). How common is a hole in the heart? In fact, the American Heart Association estimatesRead More →
Broad forehead is a sign of high intelligence. People with such types of foreheads are extremely skilled. They are able to complete every task there are given, not only on time, but much earlier than the deadline. They do not need a lot of explanations. Are big foreheads attractive? YouRead More →
Depending on the type of dysgraphia — spatial, motor, or dyslexic — occupational therapy can also be helpful. There is no cure for dysgraphia, and medication will not help. But problems associated with writing and fine motor skills can be improved — especially if you start early. What disabilities areRead More →
51) In which habitat should one find snapping shrimp most closely related to shrimp that live in habitat A4? In the ocean, on either side of the Isthmus of Panama, are 30 species of snapping shrimp; some are shallow-water species, others are adapted to deep water. What happens to theRead More →
A genetic predisposition can exist for breast cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer and more. MD Anderson Cancer Center gives a general overview of a genetic predisposition for cancer and how it may impact diagnosis, “Approximately 5-10% of all cancers are hereditary. Which type of cancer is hereditary? SomeRead More →
Some babies have anencephaly because of a change in their genes or chromosomes. Anencephaly might also be caused by a combination of genes and other factors, such as the things the mother comes in contact with in the environment or what the mother eats or drinks, or certain medicines sheRead More →
A recent twin study found genetics accounts for about a third of the variation in sweet taste perception of sugar and low-calorie sweeteners. Researchers have identified specific gene variants in the receptors that detect sweetness: TAS1R2 and TAS1R3. There is also high variation in the detection of bitterness. Is tasteRead More →
The genetic code was previously thought to be used in the same way by all organisms and therefore was considered to be universal. However, it is now known that many changes have occurred in the genetic code during evolution65,66 and thus, it has been described as the “almost universal geneticRead More →
Food intolerances arise if the body is unable to digest a certain food. This impairment may be due to a lack of digestive enzymes or a sensitivity to certain chemicals. Can food sensitivities go away? However, food sensitivities are typically not permanent, and once the body system is healed, foodRead More →
Shivering is usually a response to cold or wet conditions. … However, horses will also sometimes shiver if they have a fever, are stressed, are experiencing abdominal pain (colic), or are recovering from anesthesia. Any severe body-wide illness, pain, shock or exhaustion may also cause a horse to shiver orRead More →