Sentences with phrase «in brain biochemistry»

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V: I wondered, «Does the reduction in D2 receptors reflect the fact that these people are taking artificial substances that are changing the biochemistry of the brain, or does that basically reflect the expression of a predisposition to compulsiveness?»

Neural Darwinism looks at this enormous variation in the brain at every level, from biochemistry to anatomy to behavior.

These include the amount of lifetime exposure and individual differences in biochemistry that affect whether BMAA is absorbed by the gut, destroyed by the liver, or allowed to cross the blood - brain barrier.

Jessell is also a Claire Tow professor in the departments of Neuroscience and Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics at Columbia, and was co-director of the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute, Columbia's neuroscience institute, created in 2016.

At the same time, animal studies exploring the biochemistry of the postpartum brain are uncovering changes in neural circuitry and areas in need of repair.

«Brain metastases are a secondary brain tumour, which means they are caused by cancer cells that escape from primary tumours like lung, breast or melanoma, and travel to the brain,» said Mohini Singh, the study's primary author and a PhD candidate in biochemistry at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaBrain metastases are a secondary brain tumour, which means they are caused by cancer cells that escape from primary tumours like lung, breast or melanoma, and travel to the brain,» said Mohini Singh, the study's primary author and a PhD candidate in biochemistry at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMabrain tumour, which means they are caused by cancer cells that escape from primary tumours like lung, breast or melanoma, and travel to the brain,» said Mohini Singh, the study's primary author and a PhD candidate in biochemistry at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMabrain,» said Mohini Singh, the study's primary author and a PhD candidate in biochemistry at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster.

«But in the last five or ten years we've really had an amazing ability to start looking at biochemistry and much more precise measures of brain function.»

Models using human tissues, reproducing key features of biochemistry and physiology, have enormous potential in brain research.

«It turns out that calnexin is somehow involved in controlling the function of the blood - brain barrier,» said Marek Michalak, a distinguished professor of biochemistry at the U of A. «This structure usually acts like a wall and restricts the passage of cells and substances from the blood into the brain.

Brain biochemistry looms large in another story in this issue.

Deborah Kurrasch, PhD, is an associate professor in the departments of Medical Genetics and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and a member of the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the CSM.

Dr. Sonntag studies this concept on the molecular and cellular level using a translational research approach that integrates the analysis of human material, such as postmortem brains, primary cell systems, and neural cell populations generated from patients» - or healthy individuals» - derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), or induced neurons (iNs), in combination with molecular, biochemistry, and lentivirus - mediated gene - engineering technologies.

This work involves behavior, immunohistochemistry (of brain tissue from mouse models of Alzheimer's), cell culture, and in vitro biochemistry.

Lindsley, who also is professor of Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Chemistry in the medical school and College of Arts and Science, has helped pioneer development of drug - like compounds that, by adjusting the activity of receptors in the brain, may lead to new treatments for a wide range of brain disorders.

Plus, in the last few years, I have been able to combine my understanding of physical medicine as a physical therapist with my skill as a functional nutritionist (just a few months away from achieving my doctorate in the field) to see how to use the best of physical and manual therapy, nutritional biochemistry, and lifestyle medicine to support my clients to heal from complex hormonal imbalances, pain conditions, functional brain issues, and autoimmune issues.

the brain is not this isolated island all by itself: it is connected to the body and all the biochemistry in the body affects what's going on in the brain

Noha has a background in Biochemistry and a Master's degree in Mind, Brain and Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and her interests lie in cultivating experiential, interdisciplinary and holistic learning experiences that not only develop cognitive but also social and emotional depth and resilience.

Clinical videos will illustrate how various interventions promote change and healing with the following issues: Beliefs and attitudes Attachment security in children and adults Traumatic emotions, behaviors, mindsets, and brain / biochemistry Self - regulation Communication and resilience Family dynamics Controlling, defiant and resistant clients Through video case studies, presentation and discussion, you will leave this seminar with practical and effective techniques you can use to help clients achieve symptom reduction, fulfilling lives and meaningful relationships.