Glossary of terms
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Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a treatment method used primarily, though not exclusively, in the fight against… -
RNA-based medications
RNA-based medications are an innovative class of drugs that utilize RNA molecules or RNA-based… -
Non-coding RNA molecules
RNA molecules in human and animal cells perform transcriptions and translations of DNA. However,… -
Peroxisome
The peroxisome is a tiny organelle in the cell responsible for breaking down toxic substances.… -
Rare genetic diseases
Rare genetic diseases are conditions with very low prevalence, sometimes involving only a few… -
Islets of Langerhans
The islets of Langerhans are approximately one million clusters of cells in the pancreas that… -
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes primarily occurs in adults, with its prevalence increasing with age, but it also… -
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes ("juvenile diabetes") is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks… -
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease characterized by a disruption in blood glucose levels caused by a malfunction… -
Cas9 Enzyme
Cas9 is an enzyme used for DNA editing and is a key component of the genetic editing tool known as… -
Biomarkers
Biomarkers are measurable biological indicators that reflect biological processes, medical… -
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a common condition in which women who were not previously diabetic…
