The use of transgenic technology for agricultural purposes has encountered several challenges. One concern is related to the presence in transgenic crop plants of marker genes conferring antibiotic or ...

Apurinic/apyrmidinic endonuclease 1 (APE1) plays a central role in DNA repair by cleaving the DNA backbone 5′ of AP sites that result from removal of damaged bases. New structural findings on APE1–DNA ...

If you spend a majority of your day sitting at a desk, finding ways to incorporate some movement is important. A number of studies have shown that prolonged sedentary behavior increases your risk for ...

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Cross trainers, also known as elliptical trainers, provide a low impact, full-body workout that puts less strain on your knees than treadmill workouts. They also target almost every major muscle group ...

Elliptical machines are gentle on your joints and suitable for people recovering from injury. Treadmills are better for building bone strength due to their high-impact nature. Ellipticals can provide ...

Indurated skin is a deep thickening that can feel firm and may look shiny. Skin infections like abscesses and inflamed cysts can cause indurated skin. Treatment of indurated skin depends on the cause ...