Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs) Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are pluripotent cells derived from the inner cell mass of a developing blastocyst, a stage in embryo development that is very…
Major Aspects of Fatty Acid Metabolism The processes by which the body synthesizes, stores, and degrades fatty acids are referred to as fatty acid metabolism. It is made up of various…
Psychiatric Genetics – a branch of genetics Psychiatric genetics is a branch of genetics that studies the genetic basis of mental illnesses. It is a branch of behavioral neurogenetics and behavioral genetics…
Metabolic Pathway – in Biochemistry A metabolic pathway is a linked series of chemical reactions that occur within a cell in biochemistry. It is a series of chemical reactions that…
Signal Transducing Adaptor Proteins (STAPs) Signal transducing adaptor proteins (STAPs) are proteins that function as auxiliary proteins in a signal transduction pathway. It is essential for signal transmission within cells.…
Actin Nucleation Core Actin nucleation cores are protein trimers composed of three actin monomers. It refers to the central structure or region within a cell that initiates actin…
DNA Microarray A DNA microarray is a grouping of microscopic DNA spots that are attached to a solid surface. A gene chip, also known as a DNA…
Paleobotany – a Branch of Botany Paleobotany is the branch of paleontology that studies plant fossils. It is the branch of botany concerned with the recovery and identification of plant remains…
Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE) The Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE) is a protein that is essential for immune system regulation. It is a protein that is encoded by the AIRE gene…
Antigenic Variation Antigenic variation refers to the ability of certain microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, to change their surface antigens in order to evade the…
Microbial Ecology Microbial ecology is the study of microorganisms in their natural environments, including their interactions with one another, other organisms, and the physical and chemical environments…
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to resist the effects of antimicrobial drugs. It happens when…