2021-03-18 09:50
Benign migratory glossitis also known as geographic tongue is a harmless medical condition in which inflammation-causing lesions emerge on the tongue. These lesions are island-shaped and oft… Read More
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Scientific Animations Blog largely talks about the mechanism of actions (MoA) of various diseases, virus attacks, organ systems, and other aspects of human anatomy. We keep a tab of latest trends and enrich our write-ups with high-quality illustrations and visuals for a rather comprehensive understanding of the topic. We don’t believe in flooding our blog with any topic, but we carry out proper research before penning down some piece of insight.
2021-03-11 08:46
Basal Cell Carcinoma or BCC is a kind of skin cancer that originates in the basal cells — the type of cells that line the epidermis and perform the routine function of replacing the ol… Read More
2021-03-04 08:38
Hair loss—also known as baldness or alopecia—may occur only on the scalp or the entire body. It may occur slowly over the years or it may occur all of a sudden. However, it&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-02-25 08:07
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber (KTW) syndrome is a very rare disorder characterized by the abnormal development of blood cells, bones, skin, muscles, and the lymphatic system. It is congenital. A r… Read More
2021-02-11 09:17
Tongue-tie is a congenital (present at birth) condition that restricts the range of motion of the tongue. It is also called ankyloglossia. With tongue-tie, there’s a problem with the l… Read More
2021-02-04 08:31
A combination of signs and symptoms caused by disruption of a nerve pathway from the brain to the face, eye, and one side of the body is known as oculosympathetic palsy. It is more commonly… Read More
2021-01-28 06:06
Blepharitis is a skin disorder in which there is an inflammation in the oil glands of the eyelids. It usually affects both eyes around the edges of the eyelids. The eyelids become red, itchy… Read More
2021-01-21 07:54
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a common disease that primarily spreads through sexual contact. Once a person gets infected w… Read More
2021-01-14 08:10
Bradycardia is a heart condition in which one’s heart rate is slower than normal. The number of times the heart beats in a minute is called the heart rate and it is a measure of cardia… Read More
2021-01-07 11:05
Illness caused by eating contaminated, toxic, or spoiled food is called food poisoning or foodborne illness. Food can get contaminated by infectious organisms such as viruses, bacteria, or p… Read More
2020-12-31 12:30
Bowen’s disease is a rare type of skin disorder that affects the top layer of the skin. People suffering from this disorder slowly develop red, scaly patches on the outermost layer of… Read More
2020-12-17 12:50
A neurological disorder in which there is an uncontrollable urge to move the legs is known as Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). This urge to move the legs arises because of a very uncomfortable… Read More
2020-12-10 13:30
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder in which a person experiences extreme fatigue and tiredness that is not caused by any underlying medical condition and does not go aw… Read More
2020-12-04 12:46
A bulge or ballooning of a blood vessel in the brain is known as a brain aneurysm. It occurs when a weak area in the brain’s arterial wall bulges and fills with blood. This bulge is al… Read More
2020-11-13 14:19
A rare neurological issue that affects the autonomic nervous system of the body and the pupil of the eye is known as Tonic Pupil Syndrome or Adie Syndrome or Holmes-Adie Syndrome. In this di… Read More
2020-10-26 13:51
Worldwide, more than 43 million people have been infected by SARS CoV-2 and more than 1.1 million people have lost their lives in the battle against COVID-19. There are no drugs or vaccines… Read More
2020-10-07 11:36
The SARS CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, has infected more than 36 million people and caused over 1 million deaths worldwide. Currently, neither the disease mechanism is known nor are ther… Read More
2020-09-24 14:44
With over 34 million COVID-19 cases worldwide, vaccine may be the only long-term solution to control the pandemic. So, the scientists, research institutes, drugmakers, and governments are ha… Read More
2020-09-10 14:46
Buerger’s disease is a rare disease that inflames and blocks the small and medium-sized blood vessels. It is also known as thromboangiitis obliterans. Usually, this disease presents wi… Read More
2020-09-03 16:25
Addison’s disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, is a rare disorder that happens when the adrenal glands don’t produce enough of certain hormones – cortisol and aldost… Read More
2020-09-01 15:40
Pseudobulbar affect or PBA is a medical condition in which the patient has emotional outbursts of laughing or crying without any kind of triggering. It is also referred to as pathological cr… Read More
2020-08-27 16:23
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a rare type of birth defect, in which the patient’s heart beats at a rapid pace due to the development of an aberrant or extra electrical pathwa… Read More
2020-08-25 16:24
Acute Encephalitis Syndrome or AES is a neurological disorder that causes inflammation, irritation, or swelling in the brain of the patient. This disorder adversely affects the brain as well… Read More
2020-08-20 16:20
Rinderpest was a viral infection that infected cattle such as buffaloes, deer, giraffes, antelopes, warthogs, wildebeests, and numerous species of the even-toed ungulate family. It was also… Read More
2020-08-18 16:09
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition in which the flow of urine is in the wrong direction. Normally, urine flow is unidirectional — down from the kidneys and through the ureters… Read More
2020-08-13 16:22
Rapid gastric emptying is also known as Dumping syndrome. This syndrome occurs when food moves too quickly from the stomach to the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine. Rapid g… Read More
2020-08-11 17:47
Radiation enteritis is an inflammation of the small and/or large intestines. It is one of the risks caused by radiation therapy for cancer in the abdomen and pelvic areas. The high doses of… Read More
2020-08-06 11:30
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, or NHL, is a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system of the human body. In this type of lymphoma, the tumors develop from the lymphocytes, a type of white… Read More
2020-08-04 16:56
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It is also known as acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It occurs when the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cel… Read More
2020-07-30 13:45
Depression is a mood and mental health disorder that comes with mood swings, feelings of loneliness, sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. It affe… Read More
2020-07-28 14:17
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome or HGPS is an extremely rare and fatal genetic disorder, which causes rapid aging in children, in the initial two years of their life. Due to this geneti… Read More
2020-07-23 14:31
Brain cancer is a rare type of cancer in which the brain cells overgrow and form masses or lumps known as tumors. Both cancerous (malignant) and non-cancerous (benign) tumors are seen to gro… Read More
2020-07-21 15:11
Knee pain is a common problem that happens in people of all ages. It may be a result of an injury, torn cartilage, or a ruptured ligament. Other medical conditions such as infection, arthrit… Read More
2020-07-16 16:11
Actinic keratosis is a very common skin growth condition in which rough, scaly spots appear on the hands, arms, or facial area. These spots called actinic keratoses or solar keratosis are co… Read More
2020-07-14 13:44
Anterior cruciate ligament injury or ACL injury is a type of injury to the ligament in a patient’s knee. A ligament is a strong band of tissues that connect one bone to another. ACL is… Read More
2020-07-09 15:00
Macular degeneration is a common type of eye disorder that is responsible for the loss of central vision. It is also known as age-related macular degeneration or AMD. AMD occurs when the sma… Read More
2020-07-07 12:34
Yellow fever is a serious, viral flu-like disease spread by a particular type of mosquito. It is fatal and known to cause fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting in the patients. It can also c… Read More
2020-07-02 15:37
Vaginal yeast infection or vaginitis is a fungal infection that is responsible for inflammation of the vagina in women. Discharge and intense itchiness can be experienced by the patients in… Read More
2020-06-30 15:27
Wegner’s granulomatosis, or otherwise known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare disease in which patient experiences inflammation and damage in the smaller blood vessel… Read More
2020-06-25 15:39
Temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ disorder or TMJ is a type of disorder that affects the joints in people’s jaw inhibiting movement and causing pain in the jaw joint and muscles… Read More
2020-06-23 16:08
Wheat allergy is an allergic reaction caused by the immune system in response to any of the proteins present in wheat. When a person with a wheat allergy consumes wheat products, in some cas… Read More
2020-06-18 16:30
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome or ZES is a rare medical condition in which one or more tumors are developed in the pancreas or duodenum (upper part of the small intestine). These tumors are refe… Read More
2020-06-11 17:11
Tinnitus is a medical condition in which the ear perceives a ringing or buzzing noise. Many people also hear roaring, buzzing, hissing, or whistling sound in their ears. This sound is produc… Read More
2020-06-09 17:21
Aphthous ulcers or canker sores are the most common type of mouth ulcers. These ulcers or sores are small lesions that are shallow and cause a lot of pain to the patients, making them unable… Read More
2020-06-04 15:31
Multiple myeloma is also known as Kahler’s disease. It is a type of blood cancer. A plasma cell, which is a type of blood cell in the bone marrow, makes antibodies that fight infection… Read More
2020-06-02 14:52
The wearing out of the cartilage in the joint at the base of the thumb is known as basal joint arthritis. This type of arthritis is also called thumb arthritis. The basal joint helps the thu… Read More
2020-05-28 13:52
Olecranon Bursitis is also known as Elbow Bursitis. Bursae are a thin sac of fluids which are located throughout the body near the joints and help in cushioning the bones, muscles, and tendo… Read More
2020-05-26 16:04
Bony projections that develop along the edges of the bones are known as bone spurs. They are also called Osteophytes. They are smooth and hard bumps of extra bones that form in the joints… Read More
2020-05-21 14:56
Heart failure is a serious condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to the entire body. Heart failure does not mean that the heart has completely stopped working. It… Read More
2020-05-19 13:50
Genital warts caused by Human PapillomaVirus (HPV), is the most common type of STI or Sexually transmitted Infections. Looking like small flesh-colored bumps, these soft growths affect the… Read More
2020-05-14 15:53
Hypertension is a major cardiovascular disease involving stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and aneurysm. Hypertension is another term for high blood pressure. It can lead to serious hea… Read More
2020-05-12 15:21
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the cells producing melanin that is responsible for the color of the skin. It is the rarest but the most aggressive form of skin cancer. I… Read More
2020-05-07 15:41
A group of health conditions that occur together and increase the chances of developing heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes is known as metabolic syndrome. These health conditions a… Read More
2020-05-05 11:48
Menopause is the time when a woman stops menstruating. It usually begins between the age of 45 and 55 years but can also happen before or after it. Menopause happens when a woman hasn’… Read More
2020-04-30 17:51
Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that affects the tissues of the pancreas, an organ in the body that lies behind the lower part of the stomach. The pancreas releases an enzyme that is r… Read More
2020-04-28 15:05
A range of conditions that are associated with a sudden and reduced flow of blood to the heart is known as Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). The coronary arteries supply nutrients and oxygen to… Read More
2020-04-23 15:34
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a condition in which the person experiences a sudden sensation of spinning or feeling that a person’s head is spinning from inside. Also… Read More
2020-04-21 15:03
Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint condition and it affects millions of people around the world. The place where two bones come together is known as a joint and the ends of these bones are co… Read More
2020-04-16 15:19
Vasovagal syncope is losing consciousness because of a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure. Generally, this happens when the body overreacts for certain emotions. The major emotion… Read More
2020-04-14 12:45
Barlow’s syndrome is one of the most common heart valve abnormalities in which mitral valve prolapses. This is a condition where two-valves of the mitral valve do not smoothly close in… Read More
2020-04-09 15:15
Candidiasis is a fungal infection that is caused by a type of fungus called candida. Candida is a type of yeast that lives in our mouth, throat, gut or vagina (in case of women), or on the s… Read More
2020-04-07 13:28
Barotitis media or Airplane ear is described as the condition that causes ear discomfort due to pressure changes between the environment and the middle ear. This condition is also known as… Read More
2020-04-02 12:43
Cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix is known as cervical cancer. The cervix is a lower part of the uterus that is connected to the vagina. It grows slowly, but since it can affect… Read More
2020-03-31 13:45
The clouding of the natural lens of the eye is known as a cataract. When there is a build-up of protein in the lens of the eye, the lens gets cloudy and is not able to let the light pass cle… Read More
2020-03-26 11:35
Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis is an uncommon skin condition that generally appears on a person’s arm, neck, head, and trunk. It is also known by the name of sweet’s syndr… Read More
2020-03-24 13:40
An acromioclavicular joint separation is an injury on the shoulder when the collarbone called clavicle separates from the shoulder blade called the scapula. This injury usually happens in p… Read More
2020-03-19 12:30
Barrett’s esophagus is a disease in which the esophagus or tissue that connects the mouth and stomach of the human body gets replaced by the tissue similar to the intestine lining. A… Read More
2020-03-17 11:30
Acromegaly is a hormonal disbalance in which the bones of hands, legs, and face grow rapidly and go out of shape. This happens when the pituitary gland of the human body produces excess grow… Read More
2020-03-12 11:04
A migraine is a headache disorder that is usually identified by recurring headaches that may be both mild or severe. These headaches usually last from anywhere between 2 to 72 hours. Migrain… Read More
2020-03-10 12:00
Sin Nombre Virus infection is an infectious disease that has flu-like symptoms that can progress rapidly and cause life-threatening breathing problems. The virus is carried by several kinds… Read More
2020-03-05 10:45
Endometriosis is a painful disorder in which tissue similar to the endometrium i.e. tissue responsible for the development of the lining of the uterus grows outside of the female’s ute… Read More
2020-03-05 08:46
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2020-03-03 17:24
Diabetes is a chronic condition when you have an excess amount of sugar in your blood, also called blood glucose. Blood glucose comes from the food that we eat in our day to day life and is… Read More
2020-02-27 11:54
Stammering or stuttering is a speech disorder. A person repeats with this disorder repeats, or may prolong, words, syllables, or phrases. People who stammer know what they want to say but h… Read More
2020-02-26 01:05
A condition in which an infant or child does not develop a healthy relationship with parents or caregivers is known as Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). It is a rare and serious condition… Read More
2020-02-20 12:48
3D medical animation still shot showing 2019 novel Coronavirus Structure The post 3D medical animation still shot showing coronavirus structure appeared first on Scientific Animations Read More
2020-02-20 09:30
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that affect the respiratory tract of animals and humans. They can be zoonotic, i.e. transmitted from animals to humans. They cause illness rangin… Read More
2020-02-18 12:58
Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent COVID 19. However, some everyday preventive measures can be taken to help prevent the transmission of respiratory diseases.
A 3D animated map… Read More
2020-02-13 23:10
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health disorder in which symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorder are experienced. Therefore schizoaffective disorder is a combination of both s… Read More
2020-02-11 23:39
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. This bacterium produces a toxin that affects the nervous system, leading to stiffness and painful… Read More
2020-02-06 22:42
Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin tone, usually identified by patches of velvety & dark discoloration mostly in body wrinkles and creases. The affected part of skin gets thickened. General… Read More
2020-02-04 16:10
3D medical animation explaining moa of coronavirus
The large S glycoproteins are used by the virus to gain entry to human cells. They attach to receptors on the cell membrane. This bindi… Read More
2020-02-04 09:54
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine and the lower back. It is an inflammatory disease that, over a period of time, causes the small bones in the spine to fus… Read More
2020-01-31 00:14
The human knee produces fluid for its proper functioning and lubrication. The fluid is known as synovial fluid. When produced in excess amounts, synovial fluid can accumulate behind the knee… Read More
2020-01-28 13:30
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the virus Varicella zoster — the same virus that also causes chickenpox. After exposure to chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in nerve tissu… Read More
2020-01-23 12:52
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a condition that is congenital. An ASD is a defect from birth in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that divides the two upper chambers (atria) of the h… Read More
2020-01-21 13:27
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are of many types, one of them is Ulcerative Colitis (UC). IBD is a group of diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract. When the lining of the large i… Read More
2020-01-16 13:31
Measles is a viral infection that is mostly contracted by children. It is also known as rubeola and starts in the respiratory system. It is a highly contagious disease that is caused by the… Read More
2020-01-14 13:09
Paget’s disease is a common bone disease. It is a disorder in which the body’s normal recycling process, in which an old bone tissue is replaced with the new bone tissue, is inte… Read More
2020-01-09 13:05
Fifth disease is a viral infection that is highly contagious. It is also known as erythema infectiosum. It is a mild viral disease that most commonly affects children. Fifth disease causes… Read More
2020-01-04 09:53
A disorder in which the body produces excessive platelets is known as thrombocytosis. Blood cells in the bone marrow play a very important role by forming blood clots and are called platelet… Read More
2020-01-03 13:35
The human body’s largest tendon is the Achilles Tendon. It stretches from the calf muscles until the bone of the heel. When this tendon gets injured, it is called an Achilles Tendon Ru… Read More
2019-12-24 14:47
Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic disorder in which there is copper poisoning in the body. It is also known as hepatolenticular degeneration and progressive lenticular degeneration. C… Read More
2019-12-20 01:30
Galactorrhea is a medical disorder in which there is a milky discharge from the breast nipples. This milk or milk-like discharge is not due to normal milk production during breastfeeding… Read More
2019-12-12 13:35
Tonsils are part of the immune system that helps prevent the human body from getting an infection. They are the two lymph nodes located on each side of the back of the throat. Tonsillitis… Read More
2019-12-10 13:11
Vasculitis refers to a broad category of diseases, which causes inflammation in various blood carrying vessels like veins arteries and capillaries. This disease is also known as angiitis and… Read More
2019-12-05 14:35
Varicose veins is a condition where the blood in the veins stops flowing instead it gets collected in a certain portion of a body like legs. This makes the veins twisted, enlarged and swolle… Read More
2019-12-03 13:03
Bartholin’s glands are situated on either side of the vaginal opening in women. The function of these glands is to secrete a fluid that keeps the vagina lubricated. This fluid also hel… Read More
2019-11-29 11:50
Scientific Animations has built “What Color Am I” app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by Scientific Animations at no cost and is intended for use as is.This app does not… Read More
2019-11-29 10:41
My two-year-old learned a new color from the app
Did you know that if you mix green and magenta you get black? Or that if you add a little black to your yellow, rather than dark ye… Read More
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