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What do you think might be the level of awareness among canadians of the occurance of mitochondrial diseases?
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When a woman has Mitochondrial Myopathy can it be passed through her son to his children?
No. Mitochondrial diseases are passed on only by mothers. So, she will pass it to her son. But her son will not be able to pass it to his children, since mitochondrial diseases are passed solely by women. Most (if not all) mitochondrial DNA are of maternal origin.
What is a deadly diseases caused by malfunctioning organelles?
Mitochondrial disease
What has the author Roberto Scatena written?
Roberto Scatena has written: 'Advances in mitochondrial medicine' -- subject(s): Mitochondrial pathology, Mitochondrial Diseases, Effect of drugs on, Cells, Mitochondria, Physiology
Which diseases can be considered a mitochondrial disorder?
Diseases such as Diabetes mellitus and deafness (DAD), Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), Leigh syndrome, and Myoneurogenic gastrointestinal encephalopathy (MNGIE) can be considered to be mitochondrial disorders.
Why does the mitochondrial disease exist?
It exists because the DNA in mitochondria is duplicated without the checkpoints that nuclear DNA duplication has. Mitochondrial DNA disorders may occur spontaneously and relatively often.
What are the main objectives of public health?
prevent the spread of diseases and public awareness programmes
Explain two ways mitochondria may be involved with aging?
Aging has been linked to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) damage in two ways. Mitochondrial DNA provides energy to the cells, when it gets damaged, it will not provide the energy that is needed to function properly, and then the host will get sick. Damaged mitochondrial DNA also plays a role in genetic diseases, it is similar to damaged mitochondrial DNA seen in older humans, but only the damage presents itself much sooner.
What are the demands for health services here in the Philippines?
the needs more help with communicable diseases such h fever , tuberculosis the childhood diseases hypertension , heart diseases dysentery malaria , improvement of childhood diseases, health awareness
How can you increase your awareness of hereditary diseases?
By researchiing and looking for information about them. There are many references that can help at the same time there are experts that can answer your questions.
What is the Role in identifying and tracking infectious disease of centers for disease control?
The CDC is responsible for tracking and identifying diseases to prevent the spread of the diseases. They also have a role to bring awareness of these infectious diseases. They chart the numbers of people who have contracted the disease and the numbers of people who have died from them, etc.
How is biology helpful to us?
Biology is most helpful in the medical feild. It gives them an awareness about diseases and how to cure them. Also is important to learn about ourselves as well.
What are two diseases carried in maternal mitochondria?
The two diseases are mitochondrial myopathy and Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. The first causes weakness and intolerance of exercise & Muscle deteriation. While the second disorder causes sudden blindness when someone is in their 20s or 30s.This was retrieved from Campbell and Rece Biology Book 8th Edition.
