Sickle cell anemia is a genetic condition of the blood that causes a specific form of anemia. The disease centers on the abnormal production of red blood cells and is caused by an inheritable mutation. Because of this inheritable component, sickle cell anemia is found more often in certain demograph

Giving blood is a wonderful thing to do, but some people often feel faint or even pass out in the chair while or after giving blood. According to Men's Health Magazine, every year around 150,000 faint while giving blood. There are several factors that contribute to this reaction. It depends on each

The inside of a cell is enormously complex. Besides the nucleus, there is a mass of membranes -- endoplasmic reticulum -- that handles all metabolic functions. Scientists found that opening the cells produced microsomes -- small vesicles made of the endoplasmic reticulum.