The Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator is a unique modality for precise tissue removal which results in increased visibility, reduced bleeding, and shorter operating time when dealing with vascular lesions or organs.
Mutations in the gene for the enzymes superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) or copper zinc superoxide dismutase have been found in approximately 15-20 percent of the familial cases of ALS. Some quick math shows, then, that approximately 1 to 2 percent of all cases of ALS involve this particular gene mutation.
What Causes Cystic Fibrosis? CF is caused by a mutation in a gene * on chromosome 7. Chromosome 7 is one of 23 pairs of chromosomes that are part of each person's genetic makeup. The CF gene causes the production of a protein that lacks an important amino acid * , phenylalanine (fen