New Insights into DNA Damage and Repair Author : Albert Douglas Subject : Medical Genetics ISBN :9781639873920 DNA damage refers to an abnormal chemical structure in DNA. It hinders the proper working of the replication mechanism and causes alterations in the structure of the genetic material. The group of processes Read More |
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RNA Interference: Challenges and Therapeutic Opportunities Author : Sam Kennedy Subject : Medical Genetics ISBN :9781639874958 RNA interference (RNAi) is a genetic regulatory mechanism that occurs in eukaryotic cells and regulates the activity of genes. Its main function is to suppress, silence or deactivate genes. RNAi can occur Read More |
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Molecular Virology: A Clinical Approach Author : Orlando Johnston Subject : Medical Microbiology ISBN :9781639873760 The branch of enquiry which studies viruses at the molecular scale is called molecular virology. Viruses have a considerable level of biological diversity, and are able to parasitize and infect all kinds Read More |
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Advances in Motor Neuroprostheses Author : Isaac Anderson Subject : Neuroscience & Neurology ISBN :9781639870202 Neuroprotheses are the devices that are used to replace lost nervous system functions. They provide stimulated hand and arm function and are considered an effective method for restoring function. The discipline Read More |
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Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Author : Sophia Hall Subject : Neuroscience & Neurology ISBN :9781639870417 Alzheimer’s disease is a disorder of the brain which impedes thinking skills and damages memory. It is considered to be progressive and irreversible. Some of the major features of Alzheimer’s disease Read More |
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Current Research Author : Finn Cooper Subject : Neuroscience & Neurology ISBN :9781639870448 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disease. It affects the motor neurons which control the voluntary muscles. Some of the symptoms of this disease are muscle twitches, Read More |
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Brain Disorders: Biological Mechanisms Author : Jake Williams Subject : Neuroscience & Neurology ISBN :9781639870813 Brain disorders refer to the conditions which impair the normal functioning of the brain. These can range from trauma, tumors, infections and stroke. Trauma encompasses concussion and traumatic brain injury. Read More |
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Brain Function Augmentation: Contemporary Clinical Neuroscience Author : Benjamin Green Subject : Neuroscience & Neurology ISBN :9781639870820 The central nervous system of the human body is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. The brain is responsible for receiving and processing the information from the sense organs, taking decisions accordingly Read More |
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Cognitive and Brain Plasticity: Current Research Author : Ronnie Turner Subject : Neuroscience & Neurology ISBN :9781639871162 The adaptive changes in the patterns of cognition that are related to the brain activity are known as cognitive plasticity. Brain plasticity refers to the changes on a non-neuron level that can be stimulated Read More |
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Cognitive Functioning and Brain Plasticity Author : Hudson Webb Subject : Neuroscience & Neurology ISBN :9781639871179 The ability of the brain to structurally and functionally alter itself is called brain plasticity. Plasticity, or the ability to change, is one of the most important aspects of neural development and regular Read More |