Immunoglobulins are a type of protein produced that play a critical role in our body’s immune system. These compounds are tasked with warding off foreign compounds such as bacteria and play an…

Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are types of genetic mutations of single DNA strands. DNA is made of a series of nucleic acids Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine (ATCG). SNPs occur where certain…

The offspring of an individual, animal, plant, or entity capable of reproduction. Commonly used within medical and clinical context to describe successive generations of test subjects, such as laboratory mice. Example from…

Essential Oils are aromatic extracts of plants in a hydrophobic menstruum such as oil or alcohol. These extracts are volatile and readily disperse into the surrounding atmosphere. Research suggests that many essential…

Probiotic is a term used to describe certain bacteria that are believed to provide health benefits when ingested. The term itself isn’t formally regulated and there are few regulatory restrictions on how…

In-Vitro is a term used to describe scientific research, often biological in nature, that takes place outside of living organisms. The term In-Vitro is from the Latin phrase “In Glass,” and is commonly…

Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) measures the average size of red blood cells. This calculated measure is made by multiplying the volume of blood (hematocrit) by the relative percentage of cellular content and…

Erythrocyte is the formal name given to red blood cells. These cells are produced in the bone marrow and found in the blood along with other hematopoietic cells. Erythrocytes are partially characterized…

Intrinsic Factor is a protein produced by human parietal cells located in the stomach and digestive tract. Intrinsic Factor is responsible for transporting Vitamin B12 from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.…

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is an independent organization within the European Union (EU) that operates in response to requests for scientific advice from the European Commission. They also carry out…