Mustafa Vora, DY Patil University Navi Mumbai Scientists have recently discovered two types of novel brain cells that are found to be glial cells. One of them is called a gordita, which is an astrocyte, a type of glial cells. The name ‘gorditas’ comes from the plum-shaped appearance of the squat and round cell bodies. […]
Priasha Dutta, Amity University Kolkata Stages of sleep: Various research studies have elucidated the various aspects of the mind in the midnight hour. While we sleep and have dreams, our brain is directly involved in regulating our sleep cycles and monitoring sleep and dream quality. Sleep has two stages: (i) REM (rapid eye movement) (ii) […]
Priasha Dutta, Amity University Kolkata We all know how our genes are responsible for the transmission of characteristics like physical features, conditions, and diseases from one generation to the other. However, the discovery of a set of genes found in some individuals known as the “serial-killer genes” (or the “murder genes”) leads us to the […]
Anannya Roy, Amity University Kolkata Taste is one of our most important senses. Without it, we would never know the pleasure of eating ice cream on a hot summer afternoon and drinking our favorite tea while reading a Jane Austin classic. Memory retrieval is the basic ability of organisms to make use of acquired and […]
Priasha Dutta, Amity University Kolkata Imagine visualizing alphabets or numbers in various colors when they are printed in black! Or imagine the shape “circle” bringing the taste of blueberries or the word “textbook” smelling like ground pepper! These may sound absurd but are forms of an extremely unique health condition that exists in less than […]
Camelia Bhattacharyya, Amity University Kolkata The brain, the noted central functioning organ of the body’s machinery has a lot more confidential secrets within itself than we cannot even imagine. The human minds have often tried to hunt for the unknown to gain knowledge about it but have failed due to several limitations. But with time, […]
Anannya Roy, Amity University Kolkata A nanoparticle is a source of matter whose diameter lies in the range of 1 to 100 meters. They are interesting substances and are very useful in the field of biomaterial sciences. Graphene flakes are one of the most perfect nanoparticles, they are effective, reversible, and have non-harmful action, but […]
Camelia Bhattacharyya, Amity University Kolkata Coordination, a term used to describe a proper balance and work-together atmosphere amongst certain things or people. This term is very important when dealing with a car. To drive a car, the most important thing is the proper coordination of sight, hearing, and the movement of the limbs in order […]
Jayateerth S. Bhavikatti, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India Neuroscientist Theanne Griffith says she is amazed by the research on Usherin proteins, as most researchers thought neurons alone participated in passing sensory signals to the brain. The Usherin protein is responsible for touch sensitivity, especially that of tiny vibrations. Gary Lewin et al report that these […]
SUMEDHA GUHA, TECHNO INDIA UNIVERSITY Reelin is an extracellular glycoprotein that acts as a key regulator for different steps in brain wiring and neuronal cell migration. Reelin signalling is required for axonal targeting, regulation of dendritogenesis, and spine formation in mature neurons. It also plays an important role in ensuring hippocampal integrity, synaptic plasticity, and […]
