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A nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes.
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A Golgi body, also known as a Golgi apparatus, is a cell organelle that helps process and package proteins and lipid molecules, especially proteins destined to be exported from the cell.
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A fibroblast is the most common type of cell found in connective tissue.
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Meiosis is the formation of egg and sperm cells. In sexually reproducing organisms, body cells are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes (one set from each parent).
… Meiosis … Meiosis is the formation of egg and sperm cells. In sexually reproducing organisms, body cells are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of … that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes (the sex cells, or egg and sperm). In humans, body (or somatic) cells …
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NIH researchers analyzed the gene activities of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that their B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.
… human studies on how mitochondrial function impacts immune cells to guide future treatments. … In a new study, National … cell types, researchers studied immune cells found in blood. These cells include different types of white blood cells that help the body fight infections. During …
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Metaphase is a stage during the process of cell division (mitosis or meiosis).
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Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk.
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Proteins are an important class of molecules found in all living cells.
… are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. … Cell, Gene Amplification, Amino Acids, Gene … … in the body. They are critical to most of the work done by cells and are required for the structure, function and … are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. … Educational Resources …
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Phenylketonuria is an inherited disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine.
… disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine. … Phenylketonuria … disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine. Phenylalanine … screening testing that is done shortly after birth on a blood sample (heel stick). However, PKU should be considered …
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TCGA researchers have found that chromophobe renal cell carcinoma stems partly from gene alterations in the mitochondria, the cell's energy supplier.