Category: Science Wednesdays

Differential expression

Differential expression is a way of looking at differences in protein levels (gene expression) between groups. When comparing a disease group to a control group,

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Sensitivity vs Specificity

Sensitivity and specificity are terms that describe how good something is at correctly identifying a condition (e.g., people within a population that have a disease).

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Autonomic nervous system

The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions in the body like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and more. In ME/CFS, it is widely accepted that

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Subtyping

Subtyping is the act of identifying smaller groups within a larger group of people. In the context of disease, subtypes are typically variations of the

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