Q1. Why can twins resulting from a single fertilized egg exchange blood or receive organ transplants from each other without rejection, whilst twins resulting from two fertilized eggs sometimes cannot? Q2. Discover the signs and symptoms associated with acute appendicitis. Why is this condition potentially dangerous to the patient? Q3. […]

You are hired as a senior research associate at a biotech company. Your first task is to identify differentially expressed genes in two strains of chimpanzee. You have a choice between 2D-differential gel electrophoresis and Nucleic Acid-Programmable Protein Array. Identify the method that you will use. Explain the underlying principle […]

Tissue Mechanics Assessment: Unconfined Compression of biphasic and viscoelastic media Body tissues are often modelled as being viscoelastic or biphasic. Since cellular activity depends on the mechanical environment, it is important to understand the mechanics of each type of material. You are required to submit a short report (no more […]

1) The integrity of the plasma membrane is essential for cellular survival. Could the immune system utilize this fact to destroy foreign cells that have invaded the body? How might cells of the immune system disrupt membranes of foreign cells? (Two hints: virtually all cells can secrete proteins, and some […]