Exposure to isocyanates – an ingredient in paint, insulation material, and plastics – is one of the most common causes of occupational (work-related) asthma.
Spray painters form a large group of workers who are possibly exposed to isocynates. However, for this… read more
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are two pathogenic (disease-causing) types of mold. However, it is possible to differentiate many more groups within these two species of molds.
Are these groups different enough to be able to call them a species?… read more
There has been shown to be increased blood platelet activity in diseases in which protein misfolding plays a role. However, it is not yet completely clear how this happens.
Protein misfolding diseases are characterized by aggregation of proteins, formation of… read more