BiologyEmbryonic 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…
BiologyMajor 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…
BiologyPsychiatric 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…
BiologyMetabolic 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…
BiologySignal 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.…
BiologyActin 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…
BiologyDNA 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…
BiologyPaleobotany – 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…
BiologyAutoimmune 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…
BiologyAntigenic 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…
NeuroscienceMolecular Cellular Cognition – a branch of neuroscience Molecular cellular cognition (MCC) is a branch of neuroscience that studies cognitive processes using approaches that integrate molecular, cellular, and behavioral mechanisms. The development of…
BiologyMicrobial 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…