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mother and child-oxytocin
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Oxytocin: The Love Hormone

Oxytocin can help us bond with loved ones and can be released through touch, music and exercise. Oxytocin is a hormone that’s produced in the hypothalamus, which is then released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland.Its primary function is to promote childbirth, which is one of the reasons it is called the "love drug" or "love hormone." Oxytocin causes the contraction of uterine muscles while also increasing the production of prostaglandins, which also intensify…
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HIV research cure
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WOMAN CURED OF HIV

According to a presentation at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) on Tuesday 15th February, a woman with HIV who got a cord blood stem cell transplant to treat acute myeloid leukemia has had no detectable HIV levels for 14 months despite stopping antiretroviral medication (ART). This is the third documented case of HIV remission following a stem cell transplant. The study which was led by Yvonne Bryson, M.D., of the University of…
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GLAUCOMA
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GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is an eye illness that causes damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to visual loss that is permanent. It is one of the most common causes of blindness in those over the age of 60. Glaucoma is frequently linked to an increase in pressure in the eye. A fluid called aqueous humor normally circulates around the eye. It's largely water with a minor amount of nutrients to keep the cornea and lens…
LESSONS OF 2021 NOBEL PRIZE
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LESSONS OF 2021 NOBEL PRIZE

Bring 2021 Nobel Prizes into the classroom! From receptors for temperature and contact to organocatalysis. A compassionate voice of the consequences of colonialism to efforts to protect freedom of expression. Understanding complex frameworks to new bits of knowledge about the work market. Now you can show your students the accomplishments granted the current year's Nobel Prizes in a straightforward manner. Choose a lesson that covers all of the rewards for 2021 or a session that…
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