The beta cells in our pancreas act as highly sensitive sensors that constantly measure the amount of sugar in our blood. As soon as we eat something and the sugar level rises, the beta cells produce ...

Infection with rotavirus is the leading cause of severe diarrhoeal disease and dehydration in infants worldwide, with almost 600,000 childhood deaths annually of which 82% are in developing countries.

The musculoskeletal system is an organ system comprising the bones, muscles and connective tissues (including cartilage, tendons and ligaments) that bind tissues and organs together. The main ...

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