Shagun Nikke Churasia, Guru Nanak Dev University Introduction Genes, the functional units of DNA that compose the human genome and play a vital role in various aspects of an individual’s life. From a person’s behavior to physical characteristics, genetics are responsible for nearly every human trait a person has. The behavioral trait that can be […]
Avipsha Datta, Department of Biophysics, University of Calcutta Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impairs brain function and memory. Neurons degenerate, disrupting the neural networks and thereby destroys our memory and other important motor functions. AD is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins aggregates in and around the […]
-Husna, Amity University Kolkata The loss in sense of smell and taste experienced most commonly due to viral fever is termed as Anosmia. Millions of olfactory receptor cells are present in our nasal cavity. These cells captures molecules with specific odour and activate a nerve response which then carries the signal to the brain where […]
