Overview of Cystic Fibrosis by Alissa Podgorny
People with Cystic Fibrosis are born with a gene that causes their body to produce sticky, thick mucus that can clog ducts, tubes and passageways in the body (Mayo). This gene is called Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator or CFTR and can be identified when a baby is still in the womb. Cystic Fibrosis is inherited […]
How to Treat Infant Eczema by Samantha Mier
You take your baby to the doctor because her baby acne hasn’t quite cleared up and she has been scratching. The doctor tells you that it is eczema and you freeze. What is eczema? You’ve never heard of it: is it contagious, will it go away? The doctor calmly explains that eczema is a skin […]
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report | Bacillus subtilis
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT (Bacillus subtilis) Josie Behr Microbiology Lab Report for Unknown Bacteria Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION: Microorganisms make up not only sixty percent of the earth’s biomass, but also generate over half of the oxygen one breaths each day (Fascinating Facts). Since the earth is made up of mostly microorganisms it is extremely important to […]
What is Asthma By Michelle Pottgen
What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition that affects ones ability to breath. Asthma can be mildly persistent, moderate, or severe. People with asthma will have airways that will always be inflamed. This means that smooth muscle on the inside of the bronchial tube will become swollen, causing the person not being able to get […]
Bacillus subtilis | Microbiology Unknown Lab Report
Unknown Lab Report Microbiology Unknown Number 113 Kristopher Klein April 30, 2013 BIO: 203, 604 Spring 2013 Introduction: There are numerous reasons for identifying an unknown microbe. Whenever a patient has a bacterial infection, testing must be done in order to find the correct antibiotic to treat them. Before properly assessing and treating the […]
What is Lupus by Rhonda Childs
Lupus is a disease that causes your own immune system to aggressively attack the major organs and tissue in your body. This disease can have a serious impact on the major organs in your body which cause inflammation in many areas like your joints, brain, heart, lungs, skin, kidneys, and blood cells. Lupus is a […]
Having a Healthy Heart by Jonathan Hardwrict
Having a healthy heart is something that all of us that are living and breathing on this earth should strive for. We all need this special organ to live, and by maintaining a healthy weight it could be a big step in the right direction in keeping it strong and resilient. A good way to […]