Glossary of terms
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Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease and the most common form of diabetes. Under normal… -
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the… -
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body is unable to maintain normal blood sugar levels.… -
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
Diabetes is a chronic condition caused by impaired production or function of the hormone insulin,… -
Psychobiotics
Psychobiotics is a relatively new area of medical research that explores the link between gut… -
Regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine is a field of medicine focused on healing injuries or defects by creating new… -
Cysteine and methionine
Methionine and cysteine are two of the 20 main amino acids commonly found in nature. Amino acids… -
Tryptophanase
Tryptophanase is an enzyme (a substance that accelerates chemical reactions) produced by bacteria… -
The ADAR enzyme – adenosine deaminase
The ADAR enzyme (adenosine deaminase acting on RNA) is an essential molecular editor that modifies… -
RNA Editing
RNA editing is a biological process in which the cell modifies the genetic information within an…
