Written on Apr, 18, 2020
by DrB
The S (spine or spike) proteins (shown sticking out like mushroom stalks from the round virus) have high homology with the SARS virus. These are the proteins that make up the “key” that binds with the ACE2 receptors in humans to enter the cell.
This contributes to the organ failure we see with infected persons as it drives the virus into the cells of the lungs and other organs such as the heart and kidneys which also have ACE2 receptors.
Written on Jan, 23, 2019
by DrB
Senescent cell research moves into human trials Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 7:24 AM via Mayo Clinic Research news and Discovery’s Edge researcher in a laboratory working with test tubes for clinical trials Rochester, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers, along with collaborators from…
Written on Apr, 29, 2017
by DrB
Explaining to Tucker Carlson that this was only the second time he had ever been allowed to talk about vaccine safety on TV, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched into a powerful attack on the vaccine industry, comparing it to a lawless mafia state.
Written on Mar, 11, 2017
by DrB
Polyphenols consist of over 8000 substances found in a wide variety of foods that, due primarily to their antioxidant properties, are very helpful to a wide range of health issues and conditions. This article explores them in depth.
Written on Feb, 16, 2017
by DrB
Modifying genes in an embryo to prevent disease or disability in that child and subsequent generations could be allowed in the future if certain criteria are met, said a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) expert committee in a new report.
Written on Feb, 09, 2017
by DrB
Many Americans remain unaware of key risk factors for cancer, despite the fact that these risk factors can be reduced by making lifestyle changes, says the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).
