The Molecular Biology
The Molecular Biology
Human cloning has been a controversial subject since Dolly the sheep was cloned in 1996. Arguments for and against it have snowballed since, and will probably continue for years to come. On one side are the people who are against…
Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences intense fear or anxiety in certain situations. These situations are where the individual perceives it may be difficult or embarrassing to escape, or where help may not be…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)[a] is a mental and behavioral disease that can arise after exposure to a traumatic incident, such as a sexual assault, battle, car accident, child abuse, domestic violence, or other threats to one\’s life. A person\’s thoughts and…
Stress can be defined as a response resulting from an individual’s perception of a threat, whether real or imagined. Over the past decade, more than 80 studies have examined the impact of stress on the immune system. A psychosomatic response…
Stress can be defined as a response resulting from an individual’s perception of a threat, whether real or imagined. Over the past decade, more than 80 studies have examined the impact of stress on the immune system. A psychosomatic response…
Adjustment disorder is an emotional disorder that can arise after a major life event such as divorce, death of a loved one, a natural disaster. It is a short term mental state characterized by anxiety, depression, panic attacks, fear of…
Anxiety, depression and stress are some of the psychological conditions that may result due to stress. The feeling of anxiety arises when an individual believes he/she is threatened. Depression is characterized by negative feelings, such as sadness, anger, guilt and…
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a condition that causes you to have more than one distinct personality. These separate personalities are called alters. Most people with DID have anywhere between 2 and 16 personalities. People with DID may have severe…
Glucocorticoids are the stress hormones. It is produced in the adrenal gland and helps in the regulation of blood sugar levels and other functions. Its production is stimulated by adrenocorticotropic hormone, which is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.…
Yes, sexual intercourse is loaded with positive stress relieving hormones like Dopamine and Serotonin. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that stimulates control emotion, pleasure, and motivation. An increase in dopamine levels in the brain can lead to contentment and even euphoria.…