Biochemists are scientists who study the chemistry that is relate to the biological organisms. According to State university website “Their work includes studying the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity.” Biochemists have a verity of career positions or work environment where they can find themselves in. “Some biochemists study the body’s immune response to germs and allergens or the effectiveness of drugs in treating a wide array of afflictions. Other biochemists work in the commercial food or agricultural field looking for ways to improve products and crops” (Guide to Biochemistry Careers, 2013). Biochemists function in the medical field to help in the diagnosis of various manageable diseases by analyzing body fluids, urine and blood. These biochemists work in a pathological team or as a biochemical scientist in various hospitals and chemical pathology laboratory (Clinical biochemistry, n.d.). Biochemists analyze changes that occur in the biochemical structure of the human body to diagnose the disease and therapy, used to treat the biochemical change. Changes that occur in the human body, as a result of diseases, can be detected with the help of various techniques that find alteration in the blood, level of enzymes and its activities. Biochemists help in analyzing therapies and other clinical methods that can be used by doctors to treat such diseases (Clinical Biochemistry/ Clinical Biochemist, n.d.). Biochemistry is considered as a component of science, which has originated in recent years. ‘Biochimie’ is a term, introduced in the year 1877 by German scientists Hoppe-Seyler with two enormous ideas of vitalism and generation of living cell enormously. According ... ... middle of paper ... ...rs degree and probably with the same major course. Despite how hard this major is there’s still the best thing with it like having the high salary, dealing with chemicals and understanding how everything works. Biochemistry is in a lot of fields and almost in every area in our life. But what is important here is HealthCare system; biochemists work in private industry, large hospitals, and medical centers. Some new improvements in biochemistry have commercial applications, especially in the growing genetic building field (Biochemist Job Description, 2014). “Increased public awareness and interest in preserving the environment and finding cures for such diseases as AIDS, cancer, and heart disease” (Biochemist Job Description, 2014). All of these are health related jobs that biochemists are involved in and showing how biochemistry is integrities with healthcare system.
Homeostasis is the biological process that maintains a stable internal environment despite what occurs in the external environment. Chemicals and bodily functions are maintained in a balanced state so the body may function optimally. There are various systems in the human body that require maintenance through the processes of biochemical checks and balances so they may function properly. One of these systems includes the rise and fall of blood glucose and is under the control of the homeostatic regulation process. Homeostasis is essential in blood glucose regulation as high blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia) and low blood glucose levels (hypoglycaemia) are dangerous and can affect the human body in many ways and can also lead
- In a normal blood sample, there should be a range of hemoglobin, RBC, MCV, WBC, and platelets. Hemoglobin’s function is to carry oxygen from the respiratory organs to the rest of the body. RBC’s function is to remove carbon dioxide from the body. MCV’s just refer to the average volume of red blood cells, which remove carbon dioxide. WBCs are extremely important for the body. They protect the body from infections, diseases, and foreign invaders. Platelets are also important to the body and their function is to prevent bleeding.
We live in a world where being medicated has become a societal norm. Modern health care practices have set the stage for the proliferation of direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) of prescription drugs by pharmaceutical manufacturers. Some of these practices include the emergence of managed care organizations (MCOs), the legalization of DTCA of prescription drugs, the emergence of the Internet as an alternative promotional channel, the increased desire by patients to become more involved in their own health care decisions, the disillusionment with traditional medicine, and the rise of ‘alternative’ medicine, to name a few. There is an ongoing debate as to the ultimate harm or benefit of this relatively recent practice of pharmaceutical manufacturers to direct their promotional efforts away from the physician and towards the consumer.
All living things contain DNA. The molecule deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA is what contains an organism’s genetic information. The genetic information contained in DNA is what an organism requires to not only develop and reproduce but also survive. A DNA molecule is built up of nucleotides. Nucleotides are composed of several different things and what the nucleotides are composed of determines the name of it. Another job of DNA is to pass the genetic information through the process of protein synthesis. The DNA can show birth defects in the fetus using different testing. The knowledge of the birth defects of the fetus can be both positive and negative. DNA is a simple yet complex molecule that is used by all living things and makes us the way
Biomedical engineering is a branch of science that connects engineering sciences with biological sciences that started around the 1940s (Citron & Nerem, 2004). Biomedical engineering is the discipline that promotes learning in engineering, biology, chemistry, and medicine. The objective for biomedical engineers is to enhance human health by incorporating engineering and biomedical sciences to solve problems. Some of the accomplishments made from biomedical engineering are prosthetics, robotic and laser surgery, implanted devices, imaging devices, nanotheranostics and artificial intelligence. As we head towards the future, biomedical engineering is anticipated to become an even greater part of the medical industry and bring about innovating
Metabolism is extremely altered during the transition period. The prepartum is marked by an accentuated fetus growth (Bauman and Bruce Currie, 1980) and the onset of lactation; however, the postpartum is marked by an increase in milk production over time and deficit on the intake of nutrients. This situation causes a negative balance of nutrients, when the intake of nutrients does not meet the requirements of the animal; more specifically about energy, it is well-known that transition cows undergo negative energy balance (NEB), and it is easily characterized by body weight (BW) and body condition score (BCS) loss. Bertics et al., 1992, and Hayirli et al., 2002, observed that DMI is affected during the prepartum period, showing a decrease of about 30% on the last couple weeks before parturition. After parturition, DMI increases to support mainly the demands for lactation but it is still not enough to meet the animal demands (NRC, 2001). DMI is directly related to milk yield and strategies have been developed to maximize intake in order to increase milk production, this shows its importance by the fact of an increase of about 1 kg on milk production at peak of lactation reflects about 200 kg of extra milk on the current lactation. Providing quality feed and maximizing DMI during the transition period is of high importance in minimizing NEB and its detrimental effects consequently improving milk production. Metabolic demands are increased to support lactation, and homeorhetic adaptations occur to partition nutrients to the mammary gland. A good example it is the glucose metabolism, an important metabolite used as main fuel for cells and also transformed in lactose by the mammary gland, which is affected in order of trying to meet th...
: Clinical biochemists are placed in situations where their actions can save or end someone's life
Proteins are considered to be the most versatile macromolecules in a living system. This is because they serve crucial functions in all biological processes. Proteins are linear polymers, and they are made up of monomer units that are called amino acids. The sequence of the amino acids linked together is referred to as the primary structure. A protein will spontaneously fold up into a 3D shape caused by the hydrogen bonding of amino acids near each other. This 3D structure is determined by the sequence of the amino acids. The 3D structure is referred to as the secondary structure. There is also a tertiary structure, which is formed by the long-range interactions of the amino acids. Protein function is directly dependent on this 3D structure.
Microbes are microscopic life forms, usually too small to be seen by the naked eye. Although many microbes are single-celled, there are also numerous multi-cellular organisms. The human body has 10-100 trillion microbes living on it, making it one giant super-organism. Since the first link between microbes and diseases was made, people have been advised to wash their hands. Scientists, however, have recently started to investigate more closely how the microbes that call the human body home affect our health. While some microbes cause disease, others are more beneficial, working with our bodies in many subtle ways.
The human body goes through many different reactions and processes that are necessary for humans to live. Chemical reactions by the human body are never seen with the human eye, but it is so vital that these processes are understood. Without this understanding, diseases and disorders can never be resolved or controlled. These processes may be small in size, but have a great deal of impact on the function of the human body.
Chemistry is a major part of the human body. Everything that is happening inside the body is considered a chemical reaction. We need chemistry to understand how food is converted to energy, how oxygen gets from the lungs into the bloodstream, how to determine the PH of the blood, and how the body digests food. A good nurse knows all the answers to those questions and they understand the chemical reactions happening in their patient’s
In recent times there has been more exposure to the illegal drug culture in sport, such as the Essendon drug scandal . There is evidence of an increasing demand for use of peptides in modern day sport. ‘Peptides and hormones are considered a new generation of substances and most are prohibited in sport’ . Peptides occur naturally in the body but can be used as a drug. When used as a drug peptides take many forms. The long-term consequences of the use of peptides are blurred. This report explores the effects peptides have on an athlete and whether some peptides should remain illegal.
I have always been intrigued by the field of science and that is the reason I pursued the field of Biochemistry for my undergraduate studies. How The Human body works and the different determinants that can affect one's health or a community as a whole have always been captivating to me. I wanted to emerge in a profession that is beneficial for me, my community, and the world I live in. I came to realize through various science courses and health care experiences that a career in health care was the best path for me to outreach my community and the world.
There has been much excitement about the latest science news in which a remote controlled airplane was flown using seawater fuel. The U.S. Navy created the fuel by taking carbon dioxide and hydrogen from seawater and combing them to create an organic compound called a hydrocarbon, which can be used for energy. I believe this is a really an amazing discovery since the earth has a lot of seawater to use as fuel. The oil, gas and coal we currently use as fuel will not last forever. The possible use of seawater as future source of fuel is just one of many applications of organic compounds, compounds which contain carbon molecules. Carbon is a unique element because it has the ability to form many compounds with itself and with other nonmetal elements like oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorous. Carbon has four electrons on its outer shell, which leaves four electrons available to create covalent bonds with other carbon molecules and other various elements. Carbon’s unique properties include forming single, double and triple bonds which can combine with other atoms, forming chains which can combine with other elements and forming isomers, which are molecules that have similar composition as the original molecule but a different arrangement of its atoms. Organic compounds, which have been found naturally or have been made synthetically by chemists, make our life much easier. Some of the many applications of organic chemistry are in medicine, energy sources and industry.
Biotechnology is the use of both cellular and biomolecular processes to createnew technology and products that will help improve the lives of people as well as the health of the planet. These improvements include combating disease through the creation of new treatments and drugs, developing renewable fuels, reducing the environmental impact of humans on the planet, and increasing the productivity of farms and other agricultural applications. This idea of using cells and fundamental processes of DNA and other genetic mutations to improve life is not a new concept; it began thousands of years ago, and will continue to work towards new goals in the future.