Genetic Structure of Schizophrenia Revealed by Whole Genome Sequencing
The majority of schizophrenia genetics research has sought to understand the role that genes play in the development and heritability of schizophrenia. Many discoveries have…
Biology
A New Drug Compound is being developed by Scientists to Stop Malaria in its Tracks
Malaria, a mosquito-borne illness, affects millions of people worldwide each year and is responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths. While there are several medications…
Microbiota Restoration may be Possible in Diabetic Babies
According to a Rutgers study, newborns at risk for Type 1 diabetes, because they were given antibiotics, may have their gut microorganisms restored with a…
Insight into the Role of Risk Factors in Coronary Artery Disease Based on Cell Type
A new study using single-cell technology sheds light on the significance of genetic risk factors for the development of coronary artery disease, as well as…
The Adhesions that Form the Brain’s Networks are discovered by Researchers
A critical protein involved in the communication and coordination of astrocytes as they build synapses in the brain has been discovered by researchers. In the…
How Humans Influenced a Tropical Paradise’s Evolution
In a new paper published in Molecular Ecology, researchers from Flinders University investigate the relationship between the spread of Homalictus fijiensis, a common bee in…
Chromaffin Cell (Structure, Functions)
The proliferation of chromaffin cells, also known as pheochromocytes, in the rat adrenal medulla rapidly decreases after birth. In animals, these neuroendocrine cells are usually…
Stone Age Raves were a Thing, Elk Teeth Ornaments that Created Trippy Soundscapes Suggest
Mesolithic hunter-gatherers living in northern Siberia performed great dances during which clan members shook their clothes with cool teeth and made three-dimensional rhythmic sounds that…
Catecholamine (Structure, Function)
A catecholamine (/ˌkætəˈkoʊləmiːn/; abbreviated CA) is a naturally occurring amine that acts as a neurotransmitter and a hormone in the body. Catechol can exist as…
Norepinephrine (Structure, Functions)
Norepinephrine (NE), also known as noradrenaline (NA) or noradrenalin, is a catecholamine hormone found in the sympathetic nervous system that acts as a neurotransmitter. It…
Gut Microbiome in the Digestive Tract is linked with Various Health Conditions
The gut microbiota varies greatly between individuals, but within-individual variation is relatively stable over time. A functional core microbiome supported by abundant bacterial taxa appears…
Scientists Claim to have Finally Sequenced the Entire Human Genome
DNA makes up an organism’s genome, or genetic material (bacteria, virus, potato, human). Each organism has its own DNA sequence, which is made up of…
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