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Michael Alvin C. Labendia
LIS 141
Report 1 - Written Report
Medical Terms: Molecular BiologyBiochemistryCytology - Hematology
1. Molecular biology - It is the study of biologyon a molecular level including the structure,
function, and makeup of biologically important
molecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins.
The field of molecular biology involves many
other areas of biology such as biochemistry and
genetics (www.MedicineNet.com).
Etymology:Latin: molecula = small mass
Greek: bios = life; logos = science
Related Terms: Genetic engineering; chemicalgenetics
Interesting Facts:The term molecular biology first appeared in areport prepared for the Rockefeller Foundation
in 1938 by Warren Weaver, then director of the
Foundations Natural Sciences Division. Weaver
coined the term to describe a research approach
in which physics and chemistry would be used
to address fundamental biological problems
(Tropp, 2012).
Benefits: DNA fingerprinting analysis is used to
identify hereditary diseases in newborn babies. It
is also used in solving crimes.
Famous Case: Anna Anderson claimed to be
Russia's Grand Duchess Anastasia from the
1920s until her death in 1984. DNA
fingerprinting showed that her DNA did not
match the patterns of living relatives of the
Romanov royal family.
Suggested Resources:
National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
NCBI is the number one resource for molecular
biologists. GenBank, and provides free BLAST
and ENTREZ searches via e-mail, client
software, or directly over the Web.
Book:Bruce, A. (1994).Molecular biology of the cell,
3rd
ed. New York : Garland Publishing.
2. Biochemistry- It is the field of scienceconcerned with chemical substances and
processes that occur in plants, animals, and
microorganisms. It involves the quantitative
determination and structural analysis of the
organic compounds that make up cells (proteins,
carbohydrates, and lipids) and of those that play
key roles in chemical reactions vital to life
(www.merriam-webster.com).
Etymology: Bio + Chemistry
Greek: bios = life
Arabic: al kimia = art of transmutation
Related Terms: Biological chemistry,
molecular biology
Interesting Facts:The four main classes of molecules in
biochemistry are the ff:
Carbohydrates - breakdown of sugar into energy
Lipids - store energy membranes
Proteins - regulate cell process to form bones
and muscles
Nucleic acids - store and transmit genetics
information
We often hear that breast milk is best for babies,
but do we really understand the reasons why?Many of the body's systems that we take for
granted in adults are not yet fully functional innewborn babies. There are enzymes, which help
the baby to digest the fats and proteins present in
breast milk. Antibodies, similar to those of themother, help protect the baby from infection.
And the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
found in breast milk assist in the development of
the baby's brain.
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Suggested Resources:
Biochemistry Journal
http://pubs.acs.org/journal/bichaw
-Biochemistry publishes research from the arenawhere biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, and
molecular biology meet.
Book:
Nelson, D. & Cox, M. (2005).Lehninger
Principles of Biochemistry, 4th ed. New York:
W. H. Freeman.
3. Cytology Is a branch of biology dealing
with the structure, function, multiplication,
pathology, and life history of cells
(www.merriam-webster.com).
Etymology:Greek: kytos = hollow as a cell or container;
logia = study
Related Terms: Cell biology, cytopathology,
biopsy
Interesting Facts:The oldest stem cell donor is Erica Henderson
(UK) who, at 74 years of age, donated cells totreat her younger brother Paul, 69, who suffered
from leukemia. Medical rules state that the life-
saving cells can only be donated by people up to
the age of 70. However, after doctors found Mrs.
Henderson to be "100" fit she was allowed to go
through with the procedure. Her brother is now
in remission
Suggested Resources:
Journal of Cytology
http://www.jcytol.org/
-The Journal of Cytology is the official
Quarterly publication of the Indian Academy ofCytologists. It is in the 25th year of publication
in the year 2008. The journal covers all aspects
of diagnostic cytology, including fine needle
aspiration cytology, gynecological and non-
gynecological cytology.
Book:
Cibas, E. & Ducatman, B. (2009). Cytology:
Diagnostic Principles and Clinical Correlates,
Expert Consult - Online and Print, 3rd ed.Philadelphia: Saunders.
4. Hematology - Branch of medicine concerned
with the nature, function, and diseases of theblood. It covers the cellular and serum
composition of blood, the coagulation process,
blood-cell formation, hemoglobin synthesis, and
disorders of all these (www.britannica.com).
Etymology:Greek: haima = blood; logia = study
Related Terms: Hematopathology
Interesting Facts:Why do mosquitoes feed on blood? Adult
mosquitoes actually eat the nectar of flowers.But mosquito babies need protein, not sugar, to
grow. So their mothers feed on blood.
Bloodsucking mosquito moms find you by
sensing your body heat and breath. Then, with
their proboscis, they drill a hole through your
skin, into a capillary. Their saliva keeps the
blood from clotting while they drink.
Suggested Resources:American Journal of Hematology
American Journal of Hematology (AJH) offers
you another great reason to read and subscribe!
Earn CME credits with each issue of the journal
beginning in January 2011. Every month, a new
article will be featured as part of the new AJH
series: Annual Clinical Updates in HematologicMalignancies.
Book:
Turgeon, M. L. (2011). Clinical Hematology:
Theory and Procedures, 5th
ed. Philadelphia:Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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