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Caenorhabditis elegans

Taxonomy: AnimaliaNemataSecernenteaRhabditidaRhabditidaeCaenorhabditisCaenorhabditis elegans
Lifespan: Less than 1 year Source: HAGR:AnAge
Caenorhabditis elegans
Genes
Name Description
Pubmed Acute Disease Disease having a short and relatively severe course. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Mycobacterium Infections Infections with bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium. Wikipedia
Pubmed Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue Neoplasms composed of nerve tissue. This concept does not refer to neoplasms located in the nervous system or its component nerves. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Endocrine Gland Neoplasms An endocrine gland neoplasm is a neoplasm affecting one or more glands of the endocrine system. Wikipedia
Pubmed DNA Virus Infections Infection caused by a DNA virus, a virus that has DNA as its genetic material and replicates using a DNA-dependent DNA polymerase. Wikipedia
Pubmed Genital Diseases, Male Pathological processes involving the male reproductive tract. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Respiratory Tract Neoplasms A respiratory tract neoplasm is a tumor which affects a portion of the respiratory tract. Most occur in the thorax. Wikipedia
Pubmed Hypersensitivity, Immediate Hypersensitivity reactions which occur within minutes of exposure to challenging antigen due to the release of histamine which follows the antigen-antibody reaction and causes smooth muscle contraction and increased vascular permeability. Wikipedia
Pubmed Coronary Disease Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Neoplastic Processes Neoplasia (new growth in Greek) is the abnormal proliferation of cells, resulting in a neoplasm. [1] [2] Neoplasia is the scientific term for the group of diseases commonly called tumor or cancer. [3] Wikipedia
Pubmed Thoracic Neoplasms Cancers of the thoracic (chest) region, i.e. heart neoplasm or lung neoplasm. Wikipedia
Pubmed Embolism and Thrombosis A collective term for pathological conditions which are caused by the formation of a blood clot or thrombus in a blood vessel, or by blocking of a blood vessel with an embolus, undissolved materials in the blood stream. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue Neoplasms developing from some structure of the connective and subcutaneous tissue. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in connective or soft tissue. Wikipedia
Pubmed Rheumatic Diseases Rheumatism, rheumatic diseases, and rheumatic disorder are non-specific terms for medical problems affecting the heart, bones, joints, kidney, skin and lung. Wikipedia
Pubmed Neuroectodermal Tumors Malignant neoplasms arising in the neuroectoderm, the portion of the ectoderm of the early embryo that gives rise to the central and peripheral nervous systems, including some glial cells. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Gonadal Disorders Pathological processes of the OVARIES or the TESTES. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Inflammation A response of redness, swelling, pain, and a feeling of heat in certain areas that is meant to protect tissues affected by injury or disease. GHR - Glossary
Pubmed Bronchial Diseases A bronchus (plural bronchi, adjective bronchial) is a caliber of airway in the respiratory tract that conducts air into the lungs.[1] No gas exchange takes place in this part of the lungs. Wikipedia
Pubmed Arrhythmias, Cardiac Any disturbances of the normal rhythmic beating of the heart or MYOCARDIAL CONTRACTION. Cardiac arrhythmias can be classified by the abnormalities in HEART RATE, disorders of electrical impulse generation, or impulse conduction. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Stomach Diseases Diseases of the stomach. The stomach is a bean-shaped hollow muscular organ of the gastrointestinal tract involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication. Wikipedia
Pubmed Infant, Newborn, Diseases Diseases of newborn infants present at birth (congenital) or developing within the first month of birth. It does not include hereditary diseases not manifesting at birth or within the first 30 days of life nor does it include inborn errors of metabolism. Both HEREDITARY DISEASES and METABOLISM, INBORN ERRORS are available as general concepts. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes or talks. If you have been exposed, you should go to your doctor for tests. You are more likely to get TB if you have a weak immune system. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Breast Diseases Diseases of the breast. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Genital Neoplasms, Female Tumor or cancer of the female reproductive tract. Wikipedia
Pubmed Neuromuscular Diseases Neuromuscular disease is a very broad term that encompasses many diseases and ailments that either directly, via intrinsic muscle pathology, or indirectly, via nerve pathology, impair the functioning of the muscles. Wikipedia
Pubmed Colonic Diseases Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Myocardial Infarction An acute episode of heart disease marked by the death or damage of heart muscle due to insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle usually as a result of a coronary thrombosis or a coronary occlusion and that is characterized especially by chest pain--called also myocardial infarction. GHR - Glossary
Pubmed Breast Neoplasms Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast. Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of all cancer incidence, both sexes counted) and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. Worldwide, breast cancer is by far the most common cancer amongst women, with an incidence rate more than twice that of colorectal cancer and cervical cancer and about three times that of lung cancer. However breast cancer mortality worldwide is just 25% greater than that of lung cancer in women. Wikipedia
Pubmed Nervous System Neoplasms A nervous system neoplasm is a tumor affecting the nervous system. Wikipedia
Pubmed Gastroenteritis Have you ever had the stomach flu? What you probably had was gastroenteritis - not a type of flu at all. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the intestines caused by a virus, bacteria or parasites. Viral gastroenteritis is the second most common illness in the U.S. It spreads through contaminated food or water, and contact with an infected person. The best prevention is frequent hand washing. MedlinePlus health topic