Genetic Mutations & Response to Trametinib in a 7-Year-Old Neurocutaneous Melanosis Patient

 ABSTRACT Background: Neurocutaneous melanosis is a devastating disease characterized by multiple congenital melanocytic nevi and melanocytic proliferation within the leptomeninges. Because optimal medical therapy at present is insufficient, further investigations into genetic pathways might offer new therapeutic options. Observation: Herein, we present a case of a child with neurocutaneous melanosis syndrome harboring two novel … Read more

Thus, due to the fact that Japan was already weak and potentially on the verge of surrender and the amount of human life lost, it can be argued that the dropping of the atomic bombs, while not immoral or wrong, wasn't necessary.

 Why were two atomic bombs dropped in 1945? • On the 8th of May 1945, the allies accepted Germany’s surrender, which came a week after Adolf Hitler’s suicide. This “officially” 1 ended the WW2, however, in the far east the war continued to rage as Japan still hadn’t surrendered. Unfortunately, the American president, Harry … Read more

Uncovering the Healthiest Cereals on the Shelves

   Millions of consumers wake up every morning and reach for the quickest and most convenient option when it comes to pre-made breakfast- cereal.  Breakfast cereals have substantially increased in popularity in modern times, but the majority of people are oblivious to the actual nutritional content of their favorite cereal. Many cereals claim to … Read more

Analysis of the Netherlands

Introduction Geography and History The etymology of the word “Netherlands” stems from the Dutch “Nederland” which literally means “low lands” or low-lying country. It is also commonly referred to as Holland, which derived from the Old-Dutch “holtlant” which meant “wood-land”. In fact, this is misrepresentative, and only formally refers to two out of twelve provinces, … Read more

The Iconic History of Microsoft: Famous Software Maker Since 1975

 Microsoft is a world-famous software manufacturer for desktops, mobile devices, clusters, servers and gaming consoles. In addition to software, the company also manufactures game consoles, computer manipulators and audio players. The history of the now powerful corporation began on April 14, 1975. Its founders were such well-known personalities (then they were unknown students), like … Read more

How art therapy can heal those with trauma

People suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder often turn to art therapy because the trauma they experienced is usually stored in the non-verbal parts of the brain, but with the help of art, it transfers to the verbal parts so they can start dealing with it. According to webmd.com, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is ” a disorder … Read more

Trade and Economic Success: Aksum and African Gold Mines

Aksum, a large economic kingdom in East Africa flourished around the Greek and Roman times. Aksum gained most of its power through trade. The environment and abundance of natural resources caused other kingdoms from all around the world to peak in interest, ultimately resulting in advanced production and distribution of many staple products such as … Read more

The Causes & Consequences of the War of 1812

 The War of 1812 is what people call a somewhat useless war.The war started with a conflict with France and Britain.In this essay you will know how the conflict of Britain and France escalated into the War of 1812 involving the United States. America and Britain were not the only ones fighting in this … Read more

Ganesh (Ganpati) – social significance

In his work The Social Life of Things, Appadurai remarks that the study of material culture and the social significance of “things” is “…at the heart of exchange theory and social anthropology generally,” (Appadurai, 5). Indeed, objects are a crucial part of the foundation of culture, with meaning in its every aspect; economically especially, entire … Read more