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ZIP code, protein
An informal name for a molecular cell biology system of signals or 'address tags' that guide the movement of a protein within a cell. In more technical terms, protein ZIP codes* are molecular signals that direct the protein from the…
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- False negative A result that appears negative but fails to reveal a situation. An example of a false negative: a particular…
- Genitalia, female See: Female genitalia
- Nature (journal) The name of a venerable British scientific journal that has over the past century or so published much of…
- Aneurysm, miliary An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an…
- In vitro fertilization In the living organism, as opposed to in vitro (in the laboratory).
- Syndrome, floppy baby A general medical reference to an abnormal condition of newborns and infants manifested by inadequate tone of…
- RNAi Abbreviation for RNA interference. See RNA interference
- Child injury, mental Also known as emotional child abuse, this is the third most frequently reported form of child abuse (after…
- Crutch A wooden or metal vertical prop that helps support a disabled person while he or she is walking. Crutches…
- Protein requirements, infant Proteins contain different amino acids that are linked together. Proteins provide both calories and the amino…
- Viral infection Infection caused by the presence of a virus in the body. Depending on the virus and the person's state of…