Did you know?..


the widespread of cancer is ever increasing in our nation, and around the world.. the omnious sound of death lingers around it.. cancer..


and yet, to many, little is known as to what causes this diseased cell..


well, cancer is caused by either a gain of function in a proto-oncogene, so that it becomes an oncogene, or a loss of function in a tumour supressor gene..


what are genes you ask?.. they are merely coding of certain nucleotides on the DNA that make up and controls the cells..


so you next ask.. what causes the gain or loss of function in the genes?


well, the DNA went through certain mutations.. that screwed up the nucloetides, hence the gene.. and ta-dah, cancerous cell that proliferates, that causes a deadly disease..


so it's entirely the problem of the DNA?


no no, for the answer, we have to trace things to the root of the problem.. true to some, mutations occurs spontaneously.. but mostly, it is caused by an accumulated exposure to carcinogens such as radiation perhaps..


hence the cause of cancer?


you see, the DNA was battered and bruised by carcinogens and thus become mutated.. so what is the origin of a diseased cell? why mere exposure to trauma and stress is all


the bad news? the cancer cell is the most hardy of cells and to destroy it would be a tedious task.. hence death occurs!!


did you guys learn something today?? haha

wow i sure had fun recalling all these!! i cant believe i actually rmb!!

i can't wait to start school again! i miss learning stuff and actually having input finally haha..

oh don't you just love biology..

God works in mysterious and wondrous ways.. :D


the naked face is veiled