roid in Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Conversely, lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease because it can affect the skin, joints, heart and kidneys. Genetic and environmental causes With a few exceptions such as type 1 diabetes, women are the ones who are overwhelmingly affected by autoimmune disea ...
the fallopian tubes and reach the abdominal cavity, carrying fragments of endometrium or cells capable of creating new endometrial lesions. Certain genetic and environmental factors could also be involved in the onset of this disease. Researchers are particularly questioning the possible role of ...
Citrus meyeri is not really a lemon. This citrus fruit, native to China, has a complex genealogy. We had to wait until 2014 to find out its exact genetic origin: it is the result of a cross between a citron and a hybrid of mandarin and pomelo. It is therefore, despite its name, very different fr ...
g your pregnancy, the screening for Trisomy 21 will also be offered. It is not mandatory, but it is recommended because Trisomy 21 is the most common genetic disease. This screening is based on calculating a predictive score based on the measurement of the fetal neck at the first ultrasound, the ...
1- Practice a physical activity With the exception of very rare genetic forms of the disease, it is not possible to predict the onset of Alzheimer's in a patient. This pathology evolves silently over many years, during which the cerebral cortex is assaulted by a deposition of abnormal proteins. ...
ns that are not without danger because they promote eating disorders. For people who have difficulty losing weight (for reasons that may be emotional or genetic), this new method only adds to the cacophony of the many existing diets. In addition, the author has shocked some diabetics by advisi ...
k, has the botanical name Citrus microcarpa. Its origin remains somewhat mysterious as it is the result of a complex hybridization. According to the genetic data we have, the kalamansi is a hybrid between the orangequat (Citrus japonica x Citrus reticulata), the kumquat (Citrus japonica), and the m ...
A dream coming true. When the Telethon was launched in 1987, the idea of curing certain genetic diseases was only a distant goal. Today, as the 37th edition of this fundraising event is held on December 8 and 9, 2023, the dream of bringing treatments to sick children is beginning to come true. Sin ...
