The Curta (Type I) began production in 1947. However it was designed and developed from 1930. This particular one was probably made around 1965. Designed and developed by Curt Herzstark ...

Insulin resistance often is the primary metabolic abnormality leading to the development of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be viewed as the consequence of a series of pathophysiologic ...

Getting to know what’s going on in your body can help you manage type 2 diabetes well. It’s a chronic condition in which your body doesn’t use insulin properly. This causes sugar to build up ...

[Marcus Wu] has uploaded a mesmerizing video on how to build a 3D printed Curta Mechanical Calculator. After nine iterations of design, [Marcus] presents a polished design that not only works but ...

The establishment of glucose-regulated insulin secretion from pancreatic β-cells requires multiple transcription factors but is incompletely understood. Here, the authors show that Mediator ...

That’s why the need for supplements such as type 2 collagen arises. Type 2 collagen is the main component of cartilage, which is the tissue that cushions our joints. Taking a type 2 collagen ...

If you’re dealing with diabetes and feel wiped out all the time, it’s possible that type 2 diabetes is what’s dragging you down. Diabetes can cause fatigue directly, because the condition ...

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or use it correctly. Some people require insulin or other medication, while others can manage blood sugar levels through diet and ...

In type 2 diabetes, the person's body cells no longer respond to insulin produced by the pancreas. This includes the liver, which becomes less able to convert glucose into glycogen. When ...

The use of n-type and p-type silicon is a foundation concept in the design of transistors. Pure silicon is not conductive. However, it can be made conductive by adding other elements to its ...

Dr. Florin Curta earned both his M.A. and Ph.D. in history from WMU in 1995 and 1998, respectively. He earned his B.A. in history and philosophy from the University of Bucharest in 1988 and his M.A.