p53 Gene: The Guardian of the Genome

  p53 GENE This is a tumor suppressor gene ( its activity stops the formation of tumors) Located on 17p13, first discovered in 1979 The p53 protein is the product of p53 gene P-protein 53-
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Tumor Suppressor Genes: RB Gene, Knudson’s Two Hit Hypothesis

This short tutorial explains the general concepts of tumor suppressor genes and a detailed explaination of Retinoblastoma gene Tumor suppressor proteins( products of TSG) Regulate cell growth by
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Polarizing Microscopy Simplified! Apple Green Birefringence.

   Polarizing microscopy:   It is a type of Optical microscopy which  uses polarized light for examination of specimens/slides.  This type of microscopy was developed initially to examine 
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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

This Video tutorial will help you in understanding the etiopathogenesis, morphology and complications of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis  Salient Points: Hashimoto’s thyroididtis Most common cause of
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Chemical Carcinogenesis

This Video tutorial will help you in understanding the concepts of Chemical Carcinogenesis. Carcinogenesis • Oncogenesis Mechanism of induction of tumors Carcinogen • A substance or agent which can
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Sahli’s hemoglobinometer

Sahli’s Hemoglobinometer Parts- a. Sahli’s graduated hemoglobin tube (marked in grams percent g% (2-24) and percentage % ( 10 -140)   b. Comparator with a brown glass standard. opaque white glass is
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Similes & Metaphors in Pathology: Part 9

Dear All The Part 9 of ” Similes & Metaphors of Pathology” is here.  ENJOY LEARNING 🙂  Note: Mobile users please use landscape mode for complete view. More interesting ones to come in Part 10!.
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Similes & Metaphors in Pathology: Part 8

Dear All The Part 8 of ” Similes & Metaphors of Pathology” is here.  ENJOY LEARNING 🙂  Note: Mobile users please use landscape mode for complete view. More interesting ones to come in Part 9!.
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