What is NTD program? Global neglected tropical disease (NTD) programs focus on identifying regions and countries where NTDs are present and working to control or, when possible, eliminate them. What is NTD vaccine? There is an urgent need to develop new vaccines for tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria, as well as for chronic and debilitating infections […]
What are the top 5 most popular sport in the Philippines? There are six major sports in the Philippines: basketball, boxing, tennis, football, billiards, and volleyball. Despite being a tropical nation, ice skating has recently become a popular sport in the Philippines. Sports such as athletics, weightlifting, aerobics, and martial arts are also popular recreations. […]
What is the function of tumor suppressor genes in their normal form? Tumor suppressor genes are normal genes that slow down cell division, repair DNA mistakes, or tell cells when to die (a process known as apoptosis or programmed cell death). When tumor suppressor genes don’t work properly, cells can grow out of control, which […]
Is akoya pearl expensive? While the akoya pearl is considered to be (overall) more rare and valuable than the freshwater pearl, it is only the third most valuable commercially produced pearl, falling behind South Sea and Tahitians. It is still common to find top-quality akoya pearl strands retailing for more than $10,000, however. Which pearl […]
Why is Camilo Jose Cela famous? His literary production—primarily novels, short narratives, and travel diaries—is characterized by experimentation and innovation in form and content. Cela is also credited by some critics with having established the narrative style known as tremendismo, a tendency to emphasize violence and grotesque imagery. When did Camilo Jose Cela win the […]
Can you use a Dish DVR for cameras? A digital video recorder (DVR) is typically used to record content played over your television. However, you don’t need to just record television shows over the DVR, and it is possible to connect a video camera to the digital video recorder and record whatever the video camera […]
Where does Act 1 Scene 2 of Othello take place? Venice Scene Summary. The scene takes place on the street just in front of Othello’s home in Venice. A group enters, and Iago addresses Othello. Because the audience has been introduced to Iago, they know that he is lying–but he does it so well! What […]
Is there a train that goes all around the world? Ride such iconic trains as Amtrak’s California Zephyr on this epic train journey. Here’s how you can ride the rails to see 15 countries and 5 national parks across 4 continents in 57 days. How many transcontinental railroads are there? five transcontinental railroads Four of […]
How is the brain related to our emotions? Three brain structures appear most closely linked with emotions: the amygdala, the insula or insular cortex, and a structure in the midbrain called the periaqueductal gray. A paired, almond-shaped structure deep within the brain, the amygdala integrates emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation. What is the strongest human […]
What is salt water taffy friends? Trivia (8) In this episode, Phoebe says she met Ryan when she was playing guitar at the park and he threw in salt water taffy because he didn’t have any change. Guest appearance of Charlie Sheen as Phoebe’s love interest, Ryan. Why is salt water taffy called salt water? […]
