New tumor markers: modern biomarkers for early cancer diagnosis
What are tumor markers and why are they needed? Tumor markers are specific substances (proteins, enzymes, genes, DNA fragments) that can appear in...
Analysis interpretation and preparation
Medical tests: why are they needed and which ones are the most important
Why do we need medical tests? Medical tests are one of the easiest ways to look inside the body without complicated procedures. They help detect...
Mutation analysis: understanding your own genetic code
When genes can tell everything about health Vira Ivanovna, 42, went to the doctor after two of her aunts...
The biochemistry of stress: how the body responds to anxiety at the molecular level
What is the biochemistry of stress? The biochemistry of stress is a branch of neurobiology and physiology that studies how the body's chemicals change in response to...
Food allergy: symptoms, diagnosis and condition control
What is a food allergy? A food allergy is a reaction of the immune system to certain components of food that it mistakenly recognizes as dangerous.
Zinc in the body: how to recognize a deficiency and when to take a test
Have you ever felt tired even after the weekend, your skin flakes for no apparent reason, and your hair starts to...
PSA (prostate-specific antigen): a key test for assessing prostate health
What is PSA and why is it measured PSA is a protein produced by prostate cells. Normally, a small amount of it...
Ureaplasma analysis: what you need to know about diagnosing the infection
What is ureaplasma? Ureaplasma is a microorganism that belongs to the class of opportunistic bacteria. It lives on the mucous membranes of the genitourinary system and can...
Cholesterol analysis: answers to key questions
What should you know about cholesterol before taking a test? Is there a difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol? How many hours...